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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.43, 12,856.22 and 2,726.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.43, 12,856.22 and 2,726.06 is: 4,089.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.43 : 12,856.22 = 2,726.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.43/12,856.22 = 2,726.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.43x = 12,856.22 × 2,726.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.43x = 35,046,827.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,046,827.09/8,569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.75

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