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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.70, 12,858.50 and 2,726.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.70, 12,858.50 and 2,726.95 is: 4,090.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.70 : 12,858.50 = 2,726.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.70/12,858.50 = 2,726.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.70x = 12,858.50 × 2,726.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.70x = 35,064,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,064,408.65/8,571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.72

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