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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,581.68, 12,872.34 and 2,738.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,581.68, 12,872.34 and 2,738.19 is: 4,107.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,581.68 : 12,872.34 = 2,738.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,581.68/12,872.34 = 2,738.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,581.68x = 12,872.34 × 2,738.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,581.68x = 35,246,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,246,912.66/8,581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.23

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