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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.63, 12,827.84 and 2,707.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.63, 12,827.84 and 2,707.07 is: 4,061.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.63 : 12,827.84 = 2,707.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.63/12,827.84 = 2,707.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.63x = 12,827.84 × 2,707.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.63x = 34,725,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,725,783.15/8,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.20

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