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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.08, 12,830.88 and 2,710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.08, 12,830.88 and 2,710.56 is: 4,065.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.08 : 12,830.88 = 2,710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.08/12,830.88 = 2,710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.08x = 12,830.88 × 2,710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.08x = 34,778,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,778,870.09/8,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.76

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