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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.94, 12,832.77 and 2,711.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.94, 12,832.77 and 2,711.42 is: 4,067.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.94 : 12,832.77 = 2,711.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.94/12,832.77 = 2,711.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.94x = 12,832.77 × 2,711.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.94x = 34,795,029.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,795,029.23/8,554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.24

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