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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.10, 12,830.06 and 3,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.10, 12,830.06 and 3,007.40 is: 4,510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.10 : 12,830.06 = 3,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.10/12,830.06 = 3,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.10x = 12,830.06 × 3,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.10x = 38,585,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,585,122.44/8,555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.19

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