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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.70, 12,846.90 and 2,720.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.70, 12,846.90 and 2,720.90 is: 4,081.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.70 : 12,846.90 = 2,720.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.70/12,846.90 = 2,720.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.70x = 12,846.90 × 2,720.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.70x = 34,955,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,955,130.21/8,563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.78

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