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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.72, 12,828.36 and 2,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.72, 12,828.36 and 2,707.44 is: 4,061.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.72 : 12,828.36 = 2,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.72/12,828.36 = 2,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.72x = 12,828.36 × 2,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.72x = 34,732,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,732,015.00/8,550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.88

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