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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.07, 12,829.73 and 2,707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.07, 12,829.73 and 2,707.52 is: 4,061.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.07 : 12,829.73 = 2,707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.07/12,829.73 = 2,707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.07x = 12,829.73 × 2,707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.07x = 34,736,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,736,750.57/8,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.79

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