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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.76, 12,836.16 and 2,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.76, 12,836.16 and 2,712.24 is: 4,069.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.76 : 12,836.16 = 2,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.76/12,836.16 = 2,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.76x = 12,836.16 × 2,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.76x = 34,814,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,814,746.60/8,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.16

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