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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,574.08, 12,863.16 and 2,730.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,574.08, 12,863.16 and 2,730.68 is: 4,096.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,574.08 : 12,863.16 = 2,730.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,574.08/12,863.16 = 2,730.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,574.08x = 12,863.16 × 2,730.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,574.08x = 35,125,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,125,173.75/8,574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.67

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