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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,556.60, 12,834.90 and 2,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,556.60, 12,834.90 and 2,713.80 is: 4,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,556.60 : 12,834.90 = 2,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,556.60/12,834.90 = 2,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,556.60x = 12,834.90 × 2,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,556.60x = 34,831,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,831,351.62/8,556.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.70

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