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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,568.43, 12,854.72 and 2,725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,568.43, 12,854.72 and 2,725.06 is: 4,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,568.43 : 12,854.72 = 2,725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,568.43/12,854.72 = 2,725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,568.43x = 12,854.72 × 2,725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,568.43x = 35,029,883.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,029,883.28/8,568.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.25

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