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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,578.51, 12,865.03 and 2,733.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,578.51, 12,865.03 and 2,733.75 is: 4,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,578.51 : 12,865.03 = 2,733.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,578.51/12,865.03 = 2,733.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,578.51x = 12,865.03 × 2,733.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,578.51x = 35,169,768.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,169,768.93/8,578.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.75

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