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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,543.47, 12,815.25 and 2,700.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,543.47, 12,815.25 and 2,700.10 is: 4,050.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543.47 : 12,815.25 = 2,700.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543.47/12,815.25 = 2,700.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543.47x = 12,815.25 × 2,700.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543.47x = 34,602,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,602,456.53/8,543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.16

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