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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.54, 12,858.67 and 2,729.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.54, 12,858.67 and 2,729.07 is: 4,093.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.54 : 12,858.67 = 2,729.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.54/12,858.67 = 2,729.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.54x = 12,858.67 × 2,729.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.54x = 35,092,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,092,210.54/8,572.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.56

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