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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,578.62, 12,870.01 and 2,735.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,578.62, 12,870.01 and 2,735.22 is: 4,103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,578.62 : 12,870.01 = 2,735.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,578.62/12,870.01 = 2,735.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,578.62x = 12,870.01 × 2,735.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,578.62x = 35,202,360.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202,360.43/8,578.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.50

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