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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.01, 12,854.46 and 2,724.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.01, 12,854.46 and 2,724.26 is: 4,086.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.01 : 12,854.46 = 2,724.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.01/12,854.46 = 2,724.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.01x = 12,854.46 × 2,724.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.01x = 35,018,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,018,837.14/8,569.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.68

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