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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,557.65, 12,838.32 and 2,714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,557.65, 12,838.32 and 2,714.72 is: 4,072.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,557.65 : 12,838.32 = 2,714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,557.65/12,838.32 = 2,714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,557.65x = 12,838.32 × 2,714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,557.65x = 34,852,379.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,852,379.88/8,557.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.66

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