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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.06, 12,801.09 and 2,691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.06, 12,801.09 and 2,691.26 is: 4,036.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.06 : 12,801.09 = 2,691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.06/12,801.09 = 2,691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.06x = 12,801.09 × 2,691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.06x = 34,451,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,061.47/8,534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.89

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