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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.50, 12,872.83 and 2,737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.50, 12,872.83 and 2,737.10 is: 4,106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.50 : 12,872.83 = 2,737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.50/12,872.83 = 2,737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.50x = 12,872.83 × 2,737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.50x = 35,234,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,234,248.33/8,580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.32

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