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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.64, 12,827.93 and 2,707.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.64, 12,827.93 and 2,707.25 is: 4,061.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.64 : 12,827.93 = 2,707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.64/12,827.93 = 2,707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.64x = 12,827.93 × 2,707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.64x = 34,728,394.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,728,394.74/8,550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.50

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