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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,542.86, 12,815.09 and 2,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,542.86, 12,815.09 and 2,699.52 is: 4,049.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,542.86 : 12,815.09 = 2,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,542.86/12,815.09 = 2,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,542.86x = 12,815.09 × 2,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,542.86x = 34,594,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,594,591.76/8,542.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.53

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