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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.56, 12,832.20 and 2,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.56, 12,832.20 and 2,711.04 is: 4,066.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.56 : 12,832.20 = 2,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.56/12,832.20 = 2,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.56x = 12,832.20 × 2,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.56x = 34,788,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,788,607.49/8,554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.67

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