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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,542.60, 12,814.44 and 2,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,542.60, 12,814.44 and 2,995.72 is: 4,493.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,542.60 : 12,814.44 = 2,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,542.60/12,814.44 = 2,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,542.60x = 12,814.44 × 2,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,542.60x = 38,388,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,388,474.20/8,542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.77

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