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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.18, 12,824.91 and 3,004.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.18, 12,824.91 and 3,004.77 is: 4,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.18 : 12,824.91 = 3,004.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.18/12,824.91 = 3,004.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.18x = 12,824.91 × 3,004.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.18x = 38,535,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,535,904.82/8,550.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.03

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