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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.37, 12,822.98 and 2,706.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.37, 12,822.98 and 2,706.03 is: 4,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.37 : 12,822.98 = 2,706.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.37/12,822.98 = 2,706.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.37x = 12,822.98 × 2,706.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.37x = 34,699,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,699,355.04/8,549.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.70

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