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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.62, 12,794.63 and 3,269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.62, 12,794.63 and 3,269.18 is: 4,900.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.62 : 12,794.63 = 3,269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.62/12,794.63 = 3,269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.62x = 12,794.63 × 3,269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.62x = 41,827,868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,827,868.18/8,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.39

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