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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.56, 13,055.34 and 2,547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.56, 13,055.34 and 2,547.56 is: 3,821.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.56 : 13,055.34 = 2,547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.56/13,055.34 = 2,547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.56x = 13,055.34 × 2,547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.56x = 33,259,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,259,261.97/8,703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.34

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