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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,539.06, 12,809.40 and 2,993.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,539.06, 12,809.40 and 2,993.80 is: 4,490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,539.06 : 12,809.40 = 2,993.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,539.06/12,809.40 = 2,993.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,539.06x = 12,809.40 × 2,993.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,539.06x = 38,348,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348,781.72/8,539.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.98

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