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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.63, 12,824.46 and 2,705.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.63, 12,824.46 and 2,705.94 is: 4,058.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.63 : 12,824.46 = 2,705.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.63/12,824.46 = 2,705.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.63x = 12,824.46 × 2,705.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.63x = 34,702,219.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,702,219.29/8,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.44

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