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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,556.94, 12,835.78 and 2,713.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,556.94, 12,835.78 and 2,713.42 is: 4,070.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,556.94 : 12,835.78 = 2,713.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,556.94/12,835.78 = 2,713.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,556.94x = 12,835.78 × 2,713.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,556.94x = 34,828,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,828,862.17/8,556.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.25

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