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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,654.55, 12,981.84 and 2,731.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,654.55, 12,981.84 and 2,731.98 is: 4,097.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,654.55 : 12,981.84 = 2,731.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,654.55/12,981.84 = 2,731.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,654.55x = 12,981.84 × 2,731.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,654.55x = 35,466,127.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,466,127.24/8,654.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.97

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