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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,537.82, 12,806.72 and 2,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,537.82, 12,806.72 and 2,695.02 is: 4,042.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,537.82 : 12,806.72 = 2,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,537.82/12,806.72 = 2,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,537.82x = 12,806.72 × 2,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,537.82x = 34,514,366.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514,366.53/8,537.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.53

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