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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.13, 12,819.33 and 2,702.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.13, 12,819.33 and 2,702.79 is: 4,054.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.13 : 12,819.33 = 2,702.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.13/12,819.33 = 2,702.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.13x = 12,819.33 × 2,702.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.13x = 34,647,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,647,956.93/8,546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.23

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