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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.10, 12,832.68 and 2,632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.10, 12,832.68 and 2,632.14 is: 3,948.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.10 : 12,832.68 = 2,632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.10/12,832.68 = 2,632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.10x = 12,832.68 × 2,632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.10x = 33,777,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,777,410.34/8,555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.22

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