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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,581.64, 12,864.24 and 2,734.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,581.64, 12,864.24 and 2,734.46 is: 4,099.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,581.64 : 12,864.24 = 2,734.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,581.64/12,864.24 = 2,734.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,581.64x = 12,864.24 × 2,734.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,581.64x = 35,176,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,176,749.71/8,581.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.07

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