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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,654.48, 12,981.72 and 2,811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,654.48, 12,981.72 and 2,811.68 is: 4,217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,654.48 : 12,981.72 = 2,811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,654.48/12,981.72 = 2,811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,654.48x = 12,981.72 × 2,811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,654.48x = 36,500,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,500,442.49/8,654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.52

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