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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,540.07, 12,810.71 and 2,696.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,540.07, 12,810.71 and 2,696.63 is: 4,045.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,540.07 : 12,810.71 = 2,696.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,540.07/12,810.71 = 2,696.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,540.07x = 12,810.71 × 2,696.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,540.07x = 34,545,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,545,672.43/8,540.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.13

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