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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.02, 12,867.27 and 2,735.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.02, 12,867.27 and 2,735.25 is: 4,102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.02 : 12,867.27 = 2,735.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.02/12,867.27 = 2,735.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.02x = 12,867.27 × 2,735.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.02x = 35,195,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,195,200.27/8,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.00

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