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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,541.28, 12,810.86 and 2,301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,541.28, 12,810.86 and 2,301.78 is: 3,452.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541.28 : 12,810.86 = 2,301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541.28/12,810.86 = 2,301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541.28x = 12,810.86 × 2,301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541.28x = 29,487,781.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,487,781.33/8,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.38

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