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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.27, 12,863.76 and 2,651.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.27, 12,863.76 and 2,651.89 is: 3,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.27 : 12,863.76 = 2,651.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.27/12,863.76 = 2,651.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.27x = 12,863.76 × 2,651.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.27x = 34,113,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,113,273.44/8,575.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.10

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