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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.51, 12,802.86 and 2,988.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.51, 12,802.86 and 2,988.77 is: 4,483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.51 : 12,802.86 = 2,988.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.51/12,802.86 = 2,988.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.51x = 12,802.86 × 2,988.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.51x = 38,264,739.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,264,739.87/8,535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.01

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