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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.10, 12,828.05 and 2,708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.10, 12,828.05 and 2,708.70 is: 4,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.10 : 12,828.05 = 2,708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.10/12,828.05 = 2,708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.10x = 12,828.05 × 2,708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.10x = 34,747,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,747,325.49/8,552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.02

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