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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.26, 12,831.66 and 2,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.26, 12,831.66 and 2,710.92 is: 4,066.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.26 : 12,831.66 = 2,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.26/12,831.66 = 2,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.26x = 12,831.66 × 2,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.26x = 34,785,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,785,603.73/8,554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.47

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