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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.40, 12,827.55 and 3,623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.40, 12,827.55 and 3,623.70 is: 5,433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.40 : 12,827.55 = 3,623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.40/12,827.55 = 3,623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.40x = 12,827.55 × 3,623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.40x = 46,483,192.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,483,192.94/8,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,433.20

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