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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.47, 12,855.93 and 2,727.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.47, 12,855.93 and 2,727.71 is: 4,090.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.47 : 12,855.93 = 2,727.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.47/12,855.93 = 2,727.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.47x = 12,855.93 × 2,727.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.47x = 35,067,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067,248.82/8,572.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.68

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