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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.44, 12,816.66 and 2,701.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.44, 12,816.66 and 2,701.50 is: 4,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.44 : 12,816.66 = 2,701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.44/12,816.66 = 2,701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.44x = 12,816.66 × 2,701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.44x = 34,624,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,624,206.99/8,544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.25

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