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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.60, 12,823.26 and 2,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.60, 12,823.26 and 2,705.44 is: 4,058.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.60 : 12,823.26 = 2,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.60/12,823.26 = 2,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.60x = 12,823.26 × 2,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.60x = 34,692,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,692,560.53/8,548.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.27

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