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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.45, 12,867.12 and 2,732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.45, 12,867.12 and 2,732.72 is: 4,099.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.45 : 12,867.12 = 2,732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.45/12,867.12 = 2,732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.45x = 12,867.12 × 2,732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.45x = 35,162,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,162,171.83/8,577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.37

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