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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.41, 12,792.89 and 5,575.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.41, 12,792.89 and 5,575.26 is: 8,356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.41 : 12,792.89 = 5,575.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.41/12,792.89 = 5,575.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.41x = 12,792.89 × 5,575.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.41x = 71,323,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,323,687.90/8,535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.21

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