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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.70, 12,861.47 and 2,728.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.70, 12,861.47 and 2,728.94 is: 4,093.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.70 : 12,861.47 = 2,728.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.70/12,861.47 = 2,728.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.70x = 12,861.47 × 2,728.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.70x = 35,098,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098,218.92/8,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.71

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