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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.03, 12,824.33 and 2,704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.03, 12,824.33 and 2,704.64 is: 4,057.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.03 : 12,824.33 = 2,704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.03/12,824.33 = 2,704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.03x = 12,824.33 × 2,704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.03x = 34,685,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,685,190.38/8,548.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.68

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