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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,543.04, 12,815.94 and 2,699.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,543.04, 12,815.94 and 2,699.22 is: 4,049.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543.04 : 12,815.94 = 2,699.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543.04/12,815.94 = 2,699.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543.04x = 12,815.94 × 2,699.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543.04x = 34,593,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593,041.57/8,543.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.27

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