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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.46, 12,861.12 and 2,728.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.46, 12,861.12 and 2,728.70 is: 4,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.46 : 12,861.12 = 2,728.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.46/12,861.12 = 2,728.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.46x = 12,861.12 × 2,728.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.46x = 35,094,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,094,138.14/8,573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.35

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