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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.22, 12,803.61 and 2,690.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.22, 12,803.61 and 2,690.94 is: 4,037.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.22 : 12,803.61 = 2,690.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.22/12,803.61 = 2,690.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.22x = 12,803.61 × 2,690.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.22x = 34,453,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,453,746.29/8,534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.13

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