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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,537.40, 12,807.72 and 2,695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,537.40, 12,807.72 and 2,695.68 is: 4,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,537.40 : 12,807.72 = 2,695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,537.40/12,807.72 = 2,695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,537.40x = 12,807.72 × 2,695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,537.40x = 34,525,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,525,514.65/8,537.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.03

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