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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,540.60, 12,809.82 and 2,697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,540.60, 12,809.82 and 2,697.80 is: 4,046.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,540.60 : 12,809.82 = 2,697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,540.60/12,809.82 = 2,697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,540.60x = 12,809.82 × 2,697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,540.60x = 34,558,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,558,332.40/8,540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.36

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