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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.09, 12,817.56 and 2,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.09, 12,817.56 and 2,701.70 is: 4,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.09 : 12,817.56 = 2,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.09/12,817.56 = 2,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.09x = 12,817.56 × 2,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.09x = 34,629,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,629,188.34/8,545.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.52

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