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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,574.06, 12,863.07 and 2,730.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,574.06, 12,863.07 and 2,730.63 is: 4,096.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,574.06 : 12,863.07 = 2,730.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,574.06/12,863.07 = 2,730.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,574.06x = 12,863.07 × 2,730.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,574.06x = 35,124,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,124,284.83/8,574.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.58

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