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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.44, 12,860.58 and 2,729.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.44, 12,860.58 and 2,729.92 is: 4,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.44 : 12,860.58 = 2,729.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.44/12,860.58 = 2,729.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.44x = 12,860.58 × 2,729.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.44x = 35,108,354.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,108,354.55/8,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.01

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