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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,465.65, 12,699.05 and 2,542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,465.65, 12,699.05 and 2,542.30 is: 3,813.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,465.65 : 12,699.05 = 2,542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,465.65/12,699.05 = 2,542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,465.65x = 12,699.05 × 2,542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,465.65x = 32,284,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284,794.82/8,465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.62

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