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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,578.47, 12,868.92 and 2,735.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,578.47, 12,868.92 and 2,735.13 is: 4,103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,578.47 : 12,868.92 = 2,735.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,578.47/12,868.92 = 2,735.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,578.47x = 12,868.92 × 2,735.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,578.47x = 35,198,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,198,169.16/8,578.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.08

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