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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.95, 12,860.33 and 2,728.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.95, 12,860.33 and 2,728.22 is: 4,092.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.95 : 12,860.33 = 2,728.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.95/12,860.33 = 2,728.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.95x = 12,860.33 × 2,728.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.95x = 35,085,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,085,731.57/8,572.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.61

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