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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.58, 12,842.94 and 2,717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.58, 12,842.94 and 2,717.24 is: 4,076.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.58 : 12,842.94 = 2,717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.58/12,842.94 = 2,717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.58x = 12,842.94 × 2,717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.58x = 34,897,286.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,897,286.07/8,560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.51

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