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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.03, 12,825.83 and 2,705.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.03, 12,825.83 and 2,705.64 is: 4,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.03 : 12,825.83 = 2,705.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.03/12,825.83 = 2,705.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.03x = 12,825.83 × 2,705.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.03x = 34,702,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,702,078.68/8,549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.18

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