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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.07, 12,817.92 and 2,701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.07, 12,817.92 and 2,701.12 is: 4,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.07 : 12,817.92 = 2,701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.07/12,817.92 = 2,701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.07x = 12,817.92 × 2,701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.07x = 34,622,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,622,740.07/8,544.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.25

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