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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.66, 12,834.04 and 2,711.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.66, 12,834.04 and 2,711.27 is: 4,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.66 : 12,834.04 = 2,711.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.66/12,834.04 = 2,711.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.66x = 12,834.04 × 2,711.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.66x = 34,796,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,796,547.63/8,554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.55

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