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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,574.15, 12,863.66 and 2,731.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,574.15, 12,863.66 and 2,731.21 is: 4,097.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,574.15 : 12,863.66 = 2,731.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,574.15/12,863.66 = 2,731.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,574.15x = 12,863.66 × 2,731.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,574.15x = 35,133,356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,133,356.83/8,574.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.59

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