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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,583.70, 12,875.55 and 2,740.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,583.70, 12,875.55 and 2,740.90 is: 4,111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,583.70 : 12,875.55 = 2,740.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,583.70/12,875.55 = 2,740.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,583.70x = 12,875.55 × 2,740.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,583.70x = 35,290,595.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,290,595.00/8,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.35

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