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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.04, 12,817.70 and 3,354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.04, 12,817.70 and 3,354.68 is: 5,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.04 : 12,817.70 = 3,354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.04/12,817.70 = 3,354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.04x = 12,817.70 × 3,354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.04x = 42,999,281.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,999,281.84/8,550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.13

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