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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.67, 12,863.34 and 2,732.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.67, 12,863.34 and 2,732.19 is: 4,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.67 : 12,863.34 = 2,732.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.67/12,863.34 = 2,732.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.67x = 12,863.34 × 2,732.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.67x = 35,145,088.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,145,088.91/8,575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.23

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