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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.40, 12,803.10 and 2,692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.40, 12,803.10 and 2,692.60 is: 4,038.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.40 : 12,803.10 = 2,692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.40/12,803.10 = 2,692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.40x = 12,803.10 × 2,692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.40x = 34,473,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,473,627.06/8,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.90

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