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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,547.03, 12,819.51 and 2,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,547.03, 12,819.51 and 2,306.56 is: 3,459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,547.03 : 12,819.51 = 2,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,547.03/12,819.51 = 2,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,547.03x = 12,819.51 × 2,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,547.03x = 29,568,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,568,989.50/8,547.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.56

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