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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,542, 12,814.89 and 2,619.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,542, 12,814.89 and 2,619.71 is: 3,930.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,542 : 12,814.89 = 2,619.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,542/12,814.89 = 2,619.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,542x = 12,814.89 × 2,619.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,542x = 33,571,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,571,295.48/8,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.14

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