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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.19, 12,829.91 and 2,709.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.19, 12,829.91 and 2,709.66 is: 4,065.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.19 : 12,829.91 = 2,709.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.19/12,829.91 = 2,709.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.19x = 12,829.91 × 2,709.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.19x = 34,764,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,764,680.38/8,552.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.00

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