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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.13, 12,824.15 and 2,705.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.13, 12,824.15 and 2,705.29 is: 4,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.13 : 12,824.15 = 2,705.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.13/12,824.15 = 2,705.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.13x = 12,824.15 × 2,705.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.13x = 34,693,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,693,044.75/8,549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.08

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