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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.29, 12,802.93 and 2,692.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.29, 12,802.93 and 2,692.35 is: 4,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.29 : 12,802.93 = 2,692.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.29/12,802.93 = 2,692.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.29x = 12,802.93 × 2,692.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.29x = 34,469,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,469,968.59/8,535.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.53

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