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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.39, 12,856.53 and 2,725.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.39, 12,856.53 and 2,725.63 is: 4,088.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.39 : 12,856.53 = 2,725.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.39/12,856.53 = 2,725.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.39x = 12,856.53 × 2,725.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.39x = 35,042,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,042,143.86/8,570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.75

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