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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,536.19, 12,804.28 and 2,693.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,536.19, 12,804.28 and 2,693.25 is: 4,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,536.19 : 12,804.28 = 2,693.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,536.19/12,804.28 = 2,693.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,536.19x = 12,804.28 × 2,693.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,536.19x = 34,485,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,485,120.38/8,536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.88

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