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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.92, 12,800.76 and 2,689.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.92, 12,800.76 and 2,689.96 is: 4,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.92 : 12,800.76 = 2,689.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.92/12,800.76 = 2,689.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.92x = 12,800.76 × 2,689.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.92x = 34,433,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,433,532.37/8,534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.43

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