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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.04, 12,865.38 and 2,733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.04, 12,865.38 and 2,733.52 is: 4,100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.04 : 12,865.38 = 2,733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.04/12,865.38 = 2,733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.04x = 12,865.38 × 2,733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.04x = 35,167,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,167,773.54/8,577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.22

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