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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.19, 12,817.78 and 2,702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.19, 12,817.78 and 2,702.25 is: 4,053.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.19 : 12,817.78 = 2,702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.19/12,817.78 = 2,702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.19x = 12,817.78 × 2,702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.19x = 34,636,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,636,839.25/8,545.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.38

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