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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,551.01, 12,827.87 and 3,004.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,551.01, 12,827.87 and 3,004.67 is: 4,507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,551.01 : 12,827.87 = 3,004.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,551.01/12,827.87 = 3,004.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,551.01x = 12,827.87 × 3,004.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,551.01x = 38,543,501.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,543,501.13/8,551.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.48

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