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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.72, 12,818.49 and 2,702.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.72, 12,818.49 and 2,702.33 is: 4,053.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.72 : 12,818.49 = 2,702.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.72/12,818.49 = 2,702.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.72x = 12,818.49 × 2,702.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.72x = 34,639,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,639,790.08/8,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.47

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