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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.14, 12,833.10 and 2,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.14, 12,833.10 and 2,710.80 is: 4,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.14 : 12,833.10 = 2,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.14/12,833.10 = 2,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.14x = 12,833.10 × 2,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.14x = 34,787,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,787,967.48/8,554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.80

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