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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.38, 12,794.27 and 3,269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.38, 12,794.27 and 3,269.15 is: 4,900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.38 : 12,794.27 = 3,269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.38/12,794.27 = 3,269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.38x = 12,794.27 × 3,269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.38x = 41,826,307.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,826,307.45/8,535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.35

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