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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.56, 12,859.02 and 2,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.56, 12,859.02 and 2,727.08 is: 4,091.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.56 : 12,859.02 = 2,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.56/12,859.02 = 2,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.56x = 12,859.02 × 2,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.56x = 35,067,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067,576.26/8,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.15

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