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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,574.58, 12,862.79 and 2,729.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,574.58, 12,862.79 and 2,729.83 is: 4,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,574.58 : 12,862.79 = 2,729.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,574.58/12,862.79 = 2,729.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,574.58x = 12,862.79 × 2,729.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,574.58x = 35,113,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113,152.06/8,574.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.03

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