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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.54, 12,818.44 and 3,355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.54, 12,818.44 and 3,355.18 is: 5,029.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.54 : 12,818.44 = 3,355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.54/12,818.44 = 3,355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.54x = 12,818.44 × 3,355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.54x = 43,008,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,008,173.52/8,550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.88

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