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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.60, 12,861.40 and 2,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.60, 12,861.40 and 2,730.80 is: 4,096.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.60 : 12,861.40 = 2,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.60/12,861.40 = 2,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.60x = 12,861.40 × 2,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.60x = 35,121,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,121,911.12/8,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.52

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