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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.54, 12,825.90 and 3,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.54, 12,825.90 and 3,004.04 is: 4,506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.54 : 12,825.90 = 3,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.54/12,825.90 = 3,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.54x = 12,825.90 × 3,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.54x = 38,529,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,529,516.64/8,550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.09

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