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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.04, 12,832.80 and 2,632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.04, 12,832.80 and 2,632.08 is: 3,948.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.04 : 12,832.80 = 2,632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.04/12,832.80 = 2,632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.04x = 12,832.80 × 2,632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.04x = 33,776,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,776,956.22/8,555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.19

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