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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,531.20, 12,798.78 and 2,687.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,531.20, 12,798.78 and 2,687.32 is: 4,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,531.20 : 12,798.78 = 2,687.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,531.20/12,798.78 = 2,687.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,531.20x = 12,798.78 × 2,687.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,531.20x = 34,394,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,394,417.47/8,531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.60

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