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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,542.83, 12,814.85 and 2,618.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,542.83, 12,814.85 and 2,618.94 is: 3,928.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,542.83 : 12,814.85 = 2,618.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,542.83/12,814.85 = 2,618.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,542.83x = 12,814.85 × 2,618.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,542.83x = 33,561,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,561,377.86/8,542.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.60

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