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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,557.30, 12,835.95 and 2,713.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,557.30, 12,835.95 and 2,713.90 is: 4,070.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,557.30 : 12,835.95 = 2,713.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,557.30/12,835.95 = 2,713.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,557.30x = 12,835.95 × 2,713.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,557.30x = 34,835,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,835,484.71/8,557.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.85

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