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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.07, 12,826.73 and 2,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.07, 12,826.73 and 2,705.52 is: 4,058.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.07 : 12,826.73 = 2,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.07/12,826.73 = 2,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.07x = 12,826.73 × 2,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.07x = 34,702,974.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,702,974.55/8,550.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.79

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