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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.25, 12,863.79 and 2,730.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.25, 12,863.79 and 2,730.49 is: 4,096.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.25 : 12,863.79 = 2,730.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.25/12,863.79 = 2,730.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.25x = 12,863.79 × 2,730.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.25x = 35,124,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,124,449.60/8,575.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.03

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