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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,654.81, 12,985.23 and 2,732.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,654.81, 12,985.23 and 2,732.61 is: 4,099.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,654.81 : 12,985.23 = 2,732.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,654.81/12,985.23 = 2,732.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,654.81x = 12,985.23 × 2,732.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,654.81x = 35,483,569.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,483,569.35/8,654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.87

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