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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,584.03, 12,877.67 and 2,739.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,584.03, 12,877.67 and 2,739.07 is: 4,109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,584.03 : 12,877.67 = 2,739.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,584.03/12,877.67 = 2,739.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,584.03x = 12,877.67 × 2,739.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,584.03x = 35,272,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,272,839.57/8,584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.12

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