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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,553.55, 12,830.25 and 2,710.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,553.55, 12,830.25 and 2,710.01 is: 4,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,553.55 : 12,830.25 = 2,710.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,553.55/12,830.25 = 2,710.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,553.55x = 12,830.25 × 2,710.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,553.55x = 34,770,105.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,770,105.80/8,553.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.99

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