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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,536.46, 12,808.37 and 2,993.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,536.46, 12,808.37 and 2,993.72 is: 4,491.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,536.46 : 12,808.37 = 2,993.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,536.46/12,808.37 = 2,993.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,536.46x = 12,808.37 × 2,993.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,536.46x = 38,344,616.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,344,616.88/8,536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.87

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