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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575, 12,862.47 and 2,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575, 12,862.47 and 2,732.08 is: 4,098.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575 : 12,862.47 = 2,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575/12,862.47 = 2,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575x = 12,862.47 × 2,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575x = 35,141,297.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,141,297.04/8,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.11

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