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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,536.51, 12,804.36 and 2,989.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,536.51, 12,804.36 and 2,989.77 is: 4,484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,536.51 : 12,804.36 = 2,989.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,536.51/12,804.36 = 2,989.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,536.51x = 12,804.36 × 2,989.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,536.51x = 38,282,091.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,282,091.40/8,536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.51

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