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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,455.55, 12,680.33 and 2,907.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,455.55, 12,680.33 and 2,907.57 is: 4,360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,455.55 : 12,680.33 = 2,907.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,455.55/12,680.33 = 2,907.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,455.55x = 12,680.33 × 2,907.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,455.55x = 36,868,954.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,868,954.67/8,455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.33

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