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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.50, 12,845.25 and 2,720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.50, 12,845.25 and 2,720.16 is: 4,080.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.50 : 12,845.25 = 2,720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.50/12,845.25 = 2,720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.50x = 12,845.25 × 2,720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.50x = 34,941,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,941,135.24/8,563.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.24

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