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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.80, 12,803.70 and 8,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.80, 12,803.70 and 8,113.40 is: 12,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.80 : 12,803.70 = 8,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.80/12,803.70 = 8,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.80x = 12,803.70 × 8,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.80x = 103,881,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,881,539.58/8,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,170.10

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