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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.26, 12,808.30 and 3,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.26, 12,808.30 and 3,341 is: 5,013.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.26 : 12,808.30 = 3,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.26/12,808.30 = 3,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.26x = 12,808.30 × 3,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.26x = 42,792,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,792,530.30/8,535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.62

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