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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.55, 12,828.75 and 2,709.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.55, 12,828.75 and 2,709.01 is: 4,063.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.55 : 12,828.75 = 2,709.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.55/12,828.75 = 2,709.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.55x = 12,828.75 × 2,709.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.55x = 34,753,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,753,212.04/8,552.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.49

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