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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.58, 12,802.41 and 2,691.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.58, 12,802.41 and 2,691.42 is: 4,037.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.58 : 12,802.41 = 2,691.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.58/12,802.41 = 2,691.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.58x = 12,802.41 × 2,691.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.58x = 34,456,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,456,662.32/8,534.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.30

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