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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,543.30, 12,820.75 and 2,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,543.30, 12,820.75 and 2,996.60 is: 4,496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543.30 : 12,820.75 = 2,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543.30/12,820.75 = 2,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543.30x = 12,820.75 × 2,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543.30x = 38,418,659.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,418,659.45/8,543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.93

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