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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,527.82, 12,790.51 and 2,684.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,527.82, 12,790.51 and 2,684.27 is: 4,026.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,527.82 : 12,790.51 = 2,684.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,527.82/12,790.51 = 2,684.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,527.82x = 12,790.51 × 2,684.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,527.82x = 34,333,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333,207.54/8,527.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.03

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