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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,568.06, 12,854.07 and 2,724.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,568.06, 12,854.07 and 2,724.63 is: 4,087.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,568.06 : 12,854.07 = 2,724.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,568.06/12,854.07 = 2,724.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,568.06x = 12,854.07 × 2,724.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,568.06x = 35,022,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,022,584.74/8,568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.57

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