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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,654.66, 12,982.26 and 2,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,654.66, 12,982.26 and 2,731.60 is: 4,097.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,654.66 : 12,982.26 = 2,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,654.66/12,982.26 = 2,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,654.66x = 12,982.26 × 2,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,654.66x = 35,462,341.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,462,341.42/8,654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.49

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