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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.54, 12,861.52 and 2,728.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.54, 12,861.52 and 2,728.16 is: 4,092.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.54 : 12,861.52 = 2,728.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.54/12,861.52 = 2,728.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.54x = 12,861.52 × 2,728.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.54x = 35,088,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,088,284.40/8,573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.63

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