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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.84, 12,828.12 and 2,707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.84, 12,828.12 and 2,707.50 is: 4,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.84 : 12,828.12 = 2,707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.84/12,828.12 = 2,707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.84x = 12,828.12 × 2,707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.84x = 34,732,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,732,134.90/8,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.84

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