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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.02, 12,858.96 and 2,727.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.02, 12,858.96 and 2,727.26 is: 4,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.02 : 12,858.96 = 2,727.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.02/12,858.96 = 2,727.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.02x = 12,858.96 × 2,727.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.02x = 35,069,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,069,662.95/8,572.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.18

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