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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.12, 12,855.24 and 2,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.12, 12,855.24 and 2,727.08 is: 4,090.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.12 : 12,855.24 = 2,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.12/12,855.24 = 2,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.12x = 12,855.24 × 2,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.12x = 35,057,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,057,267.90/8,570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.64

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