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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.56, 12,803.28 and 2,379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.56, 12,803.28 and 2,379.56 is: 3,569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.56 : 12,803.28 = 2,379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.56/12,803.28 = 2,379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.56x = 12,803.28 × 2,379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.56x = 30,466,172.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,466,172.96/8,535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.32

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