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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.14, 12,830.20 and 2,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.14, 12,830.20 and 2,708.60 is: 4,063.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.14 : 12,830.20 = 2,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.14/12,830.20 = 2,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.14x = 12,830.20 × 2,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.14x = 34,751,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,751,879.72/8,552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.53

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