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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,580.99, 12,871.71 and 2,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,580.99, 12,871.71 and 2,737.60 is: 4,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,580.99 : 12,871.71 = 2,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,580.99/12,871.71 = 2,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,580.99x = 12,871.71 × 2,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,580.99x = 35,237,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,237,593.30/8,580.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.47

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