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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.55, 13,068.95 and 2,707.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.55, 13,068.95 and 2,707.83 is: 4,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.55 : 13,068.95 = 2,707.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.55/13,068.95 = 2,707.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.55x = 13,068.95 × 2,707.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.55x = 35,388,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,388,481.34/8,711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.25

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