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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.40, 12,860.10 and 2,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.40, 12,860.10 and 2,730.60 is: 4,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.40 : 12,860.10 = 2,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.40/12,860.10 = 2,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.40x = 12,860.10 × 2,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.40x = 35,115,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,115,789.06/8,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.90

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