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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,538.69, 12,791.57 and 4,829.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,538.69, 12,791.57 and 4,829.57 is: 7,235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,538.69 : 12,791.57 = 4,829.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,538.69/12,791.57 = 4,829.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,538.69x = 12,791.57 × 4,829.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,538.69x = 61,777,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,777,694.62/8,538.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.03

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