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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.20, 12,803.20 and 2,692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.20, 12,803.20 and 2,692.26 is: 4,038.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.20 : 12,803.20 = 2,692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.20/12,803.20 = 2,692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.20x = 12,803.20 × 2,692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.20x = 34,469,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,469,543.23/8,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.52

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