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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,538.94, 12,791.94 and 4,829.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,538.94, 12,791.94 and 4,829.82 is: 7,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,538.94 : 12,791.94 = 4,829.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,538.94/12,791.94 = 4,829.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,538.94x = 12,791.94 × 4,829.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,538.94x = 61,782,767.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,782,767.65/8,538.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.41

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