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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.90, 12,863.27 and 2,730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.90, 12,863.27 and 2,730.96 is: 4,097.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.90 : 12,863.27 = 2,730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.90/12,863.27 = 2,730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.90x = 12,863.27 × 2,730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.90x = 35,129,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,129,082.67/8,573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.21

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