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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.32, 12,825.86 and 2,707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.32, 12,825.86 and 2,707.36 is: 4,061.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.32 : 12,825.86 = 2,707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.32/12,825.86 = 2,707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.32x = 12,825.86 × 2,707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.32x = 34,724,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,724,220.33/8,550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.16

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