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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.92, 12,803.87 and 2,692.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.92, 12,803.87 and 2,692.47 is: 4,038.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.92 : 12,803.87 = 2,692.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.92/12,803.87 = 2,692.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.92x = 12,803.87 × 2,692.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.92x = 34,474,090.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,474,090.60/8,535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.71

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