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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.24, 12,824.10 and 2,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.24, 12,824.10 and 2,706.20 is: 4,059.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.24 : 12,824.10 = 2,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.24/12,824.10 = 2,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.24x = 12,824.10 × 2,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.24x = 34,704,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,704,579.42/8,549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.38

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