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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.43, 12,801.64 and 2,691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.43, 12,801.64 and 2,691.04 is: 4,036.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.43 : 12,801.64 = 2,691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.43/12,801.64 = 2,691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.43x = 12,801.64 × 2,691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.43x = 34,449,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,449,659.72/8,534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.55

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