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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,543.16, 12,816.12 and 2,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,543.16, 12,816.12 and 2,996.40 is: 4,495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543.16 : 12,816.12 = 2,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543.16/12,816.12 = 2,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543.16x = 12,816.12 × 2,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543.16x = 38,402,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,402,221.97/8,543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.08

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