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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.16, 12,816.33 and 2,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.16, 12,816.33 and 2,997.64 is: 4,496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.16 : 12,816.33 = 2,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.16/12,816.33 = 2,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.16x = 12,816.33 × 2,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.16x = 38,418,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,418,711.42/8,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.49

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