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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,537.42, 12,804.51 and 2,692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,537.42, 12,804.51 and 2,692.46 is: 4,038.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,537.42 : 12,804.51 = 2,692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,537.42/12,804.51 = 2,692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,537.42x = 12,804.51 × 2,692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,537.42x = 34,475,630.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,475,630.99/8,537.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.18

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