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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.20, 12,817.90 and 2,701.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.20, 12,817.90 and 2,701.66 is: 4,053.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.20 : 12,817.90 = 2,701.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.20/12,817.90 = 2,701.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.20x = 12,817.90 × 2,701.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.20x = 34,629,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,629,607.71/8,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.00

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