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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,583.96, 12,873.78 and 2,737.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,583.96, 12,873.78 and 2,737.56 is: 4,105.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,583.96 : 12,873.78 = 2,737.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,583.96/12,873.78 = 2,737.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,583.96x = 12,873.78 × 2,737.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,583.96x = 35,242,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,242,745.18/8,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.65

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