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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,542.74, 12,815.52 and 2,619.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,542.74, 12,815.52 and 2,619.48 is: 3,929.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,542.74 : 12,815.52 = 2,619.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,542.74/12,815.52 = 2,619.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,542.74x = 12,815.52 × 2,619.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,542.74x = 33,569,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,569,998.33/8,542.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.65

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