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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,537.52, 12,805.86 and 2,990.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,537.52, 12,805.86 and 2,990.76 is: 4,485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,537.52 : 12,805.86 = 2,990.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,537.52/12,805.86 = 2,990.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,537.52x = 12,805.86 × 2,990.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,537.52x = 38,299,253.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,299,253.85/8,537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.99

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