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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562.16, 12,841.86 and 2,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562.16, 12,841.86 and 2,717.44 is: 4,075.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562.16 : 12,841.86 = 2,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562.16/12,841.86 = 2,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562.16x = 12,841.86 × 2,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562.16x = 34,896,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,896,984.04/8,562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.72

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