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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.56, 12,816.92 and 2,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.56, 12,816.92 and 2,701.20 is: 4,051.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.56 : 12,816.92 = 2,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.56/12,816.92 = 2,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.56x = 12,816.92 × 2,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.56x = 34,621,064.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,621,064.30/8,544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.83

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