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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,539.94, 12,809.87 and 2,696.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,539.94, 12,809.87 and 2,696.54 is: 4,044.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,539.94 : 12,809.87 = 2,696.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,539.94/12,809.87 = 2,696.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,539.94x = 12,809.87 × 2,696.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,539.94x = 34,542,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542,249.32/8,539.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.79

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