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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,576.96, 12,865.68 and 2,733.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,576.96, 12,865.68 and 2,733.04 is: 4,099.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,576.96 : 12,865.68 = 2,733.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,576.96/12,865.68 = 2,733.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,576.96x = 12,865.68 × 2,733.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,576.96x = 35,162,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,162,418.07/8,576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.64

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