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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,542.18, 12,814.08 and 2,699.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,542.18, 12,814.08 and 2,699.65 is: 4,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,542.18 : 12,814.08 = 2,699.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,542.18/12,814.08 = 2,699.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,542.18x = 12,814.08 × 2,699.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,542.18x = 34,593,531.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593,531.07/8,542.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.73

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