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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.88, 12,832.78 and 2,711.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.88, 12,832.78 and 2,711.95 is: 4,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.88 : 12,832.78 = 2,711.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.88/12,832.78 = 2,711.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.88x = 12,832.78 × 2,711.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.88x = 34,801,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,801,818.86/8,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.07

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