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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.92, 12,827.12 and 3,003.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.92, 12,827.12 and 3,003.78 is: 4,505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.92 : 12,827.12 = 3,003.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.92/12,827.12 = 3,003.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.92x = 12,827.12 × 3,003.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.92x = 38,529,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,529,879.60/8,550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.93

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