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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.54, 12,863.17 and 2,732.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.54, 12,863.17 and 2,732.07 is: 4,098.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.54 : 12,863.17 = 2,732.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.54/12,863.17 = 2,732.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.54x = 12,863.17 × 2,732.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.54x = 35,143,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,143,080.86/8,575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.06

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