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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,547.99, 12,827.71 and 3,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,547.99, 12,827.71 and 3,001.35 is: 4,504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,547.99 : 12,827.71 = 3,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,547.99/12,827.71 = 3,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,547.99x = 12,827.71 × 3,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,547.99x = 38,500,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,500,410.23/8,547.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.03

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