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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.38, 12,856.59 and 2,728.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.38, 12,856.59 and 2,728.62 is: 4,090.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.38 : 12,856.59 = 2,728.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.38/12,856.59 = 2,728.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.38x = 12,856.59 × 2,728.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.38x = 35,080,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,080,748.61/8,575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.87

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