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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,536.19, 12,798.92 and 2,611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,536.19, 12,798.92 and 2,611.10 is: 3,915.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,536.19 : 12,798.92 = 2,611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,536.19/12,798.92 = 2,611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,536.19x = 12,798.92 × 2,611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,536.19x = 33,419,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,419,298.54/8,536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.02

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