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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.60, 12,856.90 and 2,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.60, 12,856.90 and 2,727.80 is: 4,092.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.60 : 12,856.90 = 2,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.60/12,856.90 = 2,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.60x = 12,856.90 × 2,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.60x = 35,071,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,071,051.82/8,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.02

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