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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.24, 12,794.06 and 3,268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.24, 12,794.06 and 3,268.81 is: 4,899.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.24 : 12,794.06 = 3,268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.24/12,794.06 = 3,268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.24x = 12,794.06 × 3,268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.24x = 41,821,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,821,334.92/8,535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.85

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