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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.84, 12,817.18 and 2,701.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.84, 12,817.18 and 2,701.45 is: 4,052.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.84 : 12,817.18 = 2,701.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.84/12,817.18 = 2,701.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.84x = 12,817.18 × 2,701.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.84x = 34,624,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,624,974.29/8,544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.15

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