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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.27, 12,790.94 and 3,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.27, 12,790.94 and 3,264.60 is: 4,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.27 : 12,790.94 = 3,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.27/12,790.94 = 3,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.27x = 12,790.94 × 3,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.27x = 41,757,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,757,286.40/8,535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.32

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