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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.95, 12,857.37 and 2,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.95, 12,857.37 and 2,726.20 is: 4,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.95 : 12,857.37 = 2,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.95/12,857.37 = 2,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.95x = 12,857.37 × 2,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.95x = 35,051,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,051,762.09/8,570.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.60

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