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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.44, 12,864.60 and 2,733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.44, 12,864.60 and 2,733.84 is: 4,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.44 : 12,864.60 = 2,733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.44/12,864.60 = 2,733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.44x = 12,864.60 × 2,733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.44x = 35,169,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,169,758.06/8,575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.22

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