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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.25, 12,831.74 and 2,710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.25, 12,831.74 and 2,710.73 is: 4,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.25 : 12,831.74 = 2,710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.25/12,831.74 = 2,710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.25x = 12,831.74 × 2,710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.25x = 34,783,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,783,421.43/8,554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.21

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