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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.69, 12,818.93 and 2,622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.69, 12,818.93 and 2,622.14 is: 3,933.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.69 : 12,818.93 = 2,622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.69/12,818.93 = 2,622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.69x = 12,818.93 × 2,622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.69x = 33,612,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,612,999.98/8,545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.33

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