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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.03, 12,801.65 and 2,691.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.03, 12,801.65 and 2,691.09 is: 4,036.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.03 : 12,801.65 = 2,691.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.03/12,801.65 = 2,691.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.03x = 12,801.65 × 2,691.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.03x = 34,450,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450,378.84/8,534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.83

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