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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,527.66, 12,792.70 and 2,682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,527.66, 12,792.70 and 2,682.29 is: 4,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,527.66 : 12,792.70 = 2,682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,527.66/12,792.70 = 2,682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,527.66x = 12,792.70 × 2,682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,527.66x = 34,313,731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,313,731.28/8,527.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.82

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