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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,538.05, 12,807.05 and 2,695.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,538.05, 12,807.05 and 2,695.11 is: 4,042.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,538.05 : 12,807.05 = 2,695.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,538.05/12,807.05 = 2,695.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,538.05x = 12,807.05 × 2,695.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,538.05x = 34,516,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,516,395.05/8,538.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.66

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