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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.80, 12,823.42 and 2,705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.80, 12,823.42 and 2,705.66 is: 4,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.80 : 12,823.42 = 2,705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.80/12,823.42 = 2,705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.80x = 12,823.42 × 2,705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.80x = 34,695,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,695,814.56/8,549.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.08

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