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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.51, 12,795.93 and 3,267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.51, 12,795.93 and 3,267.54 is: 4,898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.51 : 12,795.93 = 3,267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.51/12,795.93 = 3,267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.51x = 12,795.93 × 3,267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.51x = 41,811,213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,811,213.11/8,535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.50

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