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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,537.20, 12,804.96 and 2,989.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,537.20, 12,804.96 and 2,989.52 is: 4,483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,537.20 : 12,804.96 = 2,989.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,537.20/12,804.96 = 2,989.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,537.20x = 12,804.96 × 2,989.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,537.20x = 38,280,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,280,684.02/8,537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.99

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