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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.94, 12,859.35 and 2,730.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.94, 12,859.35 and 2,730.34 is: 4,095.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.94 : 12,859.35 = 2,730.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.94/12,859.35 = 2,730.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.94x = 12,859.35 × 2,730.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.94x = 35,110,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,110,397.68/8,571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.97

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