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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.21, 12,816.40 and 2,997.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.21, 12,816.40 and 2,997.69 is: 4,496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.21 : 12,816.40 = 2,997.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.21/12,816.40 = 2,997.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.21x = 12,816.40 × 2,997.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.21x = 38,419,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,419,594.12/8,544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.56

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