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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.72, 12,819.99 and 2,703.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.72, 12,819.99 and 2,703.33 is: 4,054.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.72 : 12,819.99 = 2,703.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.72/12,819.99 = 2,703.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.72x = 12,819.99 × 2,703.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.72x = 34,656,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,656,663.57/8,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.97

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