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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.16, 12,828.42 and 2,708.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.16, 12,828.42 and 2,708.82 is: 4,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.16 : 12,828.42 = 2,708.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.16/12,828.42 = 2,708.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.16x = 12,828.42 × 2,708.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.16x = 34,749,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,749,880.66/8,552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.29

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