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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,574.77, 12,853.96 and 2,727.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,574.77, 12,853.96 and 2,727.59 is: 4,088.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,574.77 : 12,853.96 = 2,727.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,574.77/12,853.96 = 2,727.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,574.77x = 12,853.96 × 2,727.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,574.77x = 35,060,261.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,060,261.67/8,574.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.77

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