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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.80, 12,854.16 and 2,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.80, 12,854.16 and 2,730.60 is: 4,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.80 : 12,854.16 = 2,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.80/12,854.16 = 2,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.80x = 12,854.16 × 2,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.80x = 35,099,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,099,569.30/8,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.73

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