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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.78, 12,816.70 and 2,700.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.78, 12,816.70 and 2,700.93 is: 4,051.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.78 : 12,816.70 = 2,700.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.78/12,816.70 = 2,700.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.78x = 12,816.70 × 2,700.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.78x = 34,617,009.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,617,009.53/8,544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.25

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