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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.20, 12,801.18 and 2,987.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.20, 12,801.18 and 2,987.24 is: 4,480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.20 : 12,801.18 = 2,987.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.20/12,801.18 = 2,987.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.20x = 12,801.18 × 2,987.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.20x = 38,240,196.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240,196.94/8,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.29

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