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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.34, 12,817.93 and 2,701.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.34, 12,817.93 and 2,701.95 is: 4,052.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.34 : 12,817.93 = 2,701.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.34/12,817.93 = 2,701.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.34x = 12,817.93 × 2,701.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.34x = 34,633,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,633,405.96/8,545.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.90

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