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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,851.16, 52,277.70 and 8,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,851.16, 52,277.70 and 8,555.80 is: 12,833.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,851.16 : 52,277.70 = 8,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,851.16/52,277.70 = 8,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,851.16x = 52,277.70 × 8,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,851.16x = 447,277,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,277,545.66/34,851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.94

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