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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.96, 12,819.24 and 2,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.96, 12,819.24 and 2,701.44 is: 4,052.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.96 : 12,819.24 = 2,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.96/12,819.24 = 2,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.96x = 12,819.24 × 2,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.96x = 34,630,407.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,630,407.71/8,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.73

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