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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.04, 12,854.93 and 2,726.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.04, 12,854.93 and 2,726.57 is: 4,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.04 : 12,854.93 = 2,726.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.04/12,854.93 = 2,726.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.04x = 12,854.93 × 2,726.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.04x = 35,049,788.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,049,788.58/8,570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.80

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