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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,583.03, 12,875.76 and 2,737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,583.03, 12,875.76 and 2,737.67 is: 4,106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,583.03 : 12,875.76 = 2,737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,583.03/12,875.76 = 2,737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,583.03x = 12,875.76 × 2,737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,583.03x = 35,249,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,249,517.50/8,583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.89

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