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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.45, 12,859.62 and 2,727.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.45, 12,859.62 and 2,727.69 is: 4,091.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.45 : 12,859.62 = 2,727.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.45/12,859.62 = 2,727.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.45x = 12,859.62 × 2,727.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.45x = 35,077,056.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,077,056.88/8,572.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.84

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