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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.14, 12,865.94 and 2,733.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.14, 12,865.94 and 2,733.75 is: 4,100.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.14 : 12,865.94 = 2,733.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.14/12,865.94 = 2,733.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.14x = 12,865.94 × 2,733.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.14x = 35,172,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,172,260.06/8,577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.70

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