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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.54, 12,794.53 and 3,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.54, 12,794.53 and 3,269.12 is: 4,900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.54 : 12,794.53 = 3,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.54/12,794.53 = 3,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.54x = 12,794.53 × 3,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.54x = 41,826,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,826,853.91/8,535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.32

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