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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.80, 12,858.66 and 2,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.80, 12,858.66 and 2,733.60 is: 4,100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.80 : 12,858.66 = 2,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.80/12,858.66 = 2,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.80x = 12,858.66 × 2,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.80x = 35,150,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,150,432.98/8,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.23

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