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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.62, 12,839.31 and 2,717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.62, 12,839.31 and 2,717.28 is: 4,075.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.62 : 12,839.31 = 2,717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.62/12,839.31 = 2,717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.62x = 12,839.31 × 2,717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.62x = 34,888,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,888,000.28/8,560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.41

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