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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,541.70, 12,812.55 and 2,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,541.70, 12,812.55 and 2,618.60 is: 3,927.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541.70 : 12,812.55 = 2,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541.70/12,812.55 = 2,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541.70x = 12,812.55 × 2,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541.70x = 33,550,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,550,934.35/8,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.90

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