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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.72, 12,816.99 and 2,701.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.72, 12,816.99 and 2,701.33 is: 4,051.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.72 : 12,816.99 = 2,701.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.72/12,816.99 = 2,701.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.72x = 12,816.99 × 2,701.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.72x = 34,622,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,622,862.27/8,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.96

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