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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.57, 12,825.39 and 2,310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.57, 12,825.39 and 2,310.50 is: 3,465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.57 : 12,825.39 = 2,310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.57/12,825.39 = 2,310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.57x = 12,825.39 × 2,310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.57x = 29,632,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632,999.47/8,550.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.62

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