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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.64, 12,827.72 and 2,313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.64, 12,827.72 and 2,313.02 is: 3,469.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.64 : 12,827.72 = 2,313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.64/12,827.72 = 2,313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.64x = 12,827.72 × 2,313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.64x = 29,670,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,670,772.91/8,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.19

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