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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.58, 12,858.45 and 2,728.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.58, 12,858.45 and 2,728.24 is: 4,092.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.58 : 12,858.45 = 2,728.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.58/12,858.45 = 2,728.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.58x = 12,858.45 × 2,728.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.58x = 35,080,937.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,080,937.63/8,571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.70

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