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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.22, 12,805.11 and 2,691.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.22, 12,805.11 and 2,691.94 is: 4,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.22 : 12,805.11 = 2,691.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.22/12,805.11 = 2,691.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.22x = 12,805.11 × 2,691.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.22x = 34,470,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,470,587.81/8,535.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.63

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