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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,543.88, 12,817.71 and 2,997.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,543.88, 12,817.71 and 2,997.27 is: 4,496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543.88 : 12,817.71 = 2,997.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543.88/12,817.71 = 2,997.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543.88x = 12,817.71 × 2,997.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543.88x = 38,418,137.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,418,137.65/8,543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.57

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