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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.70, 12,847.05 and 5,267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.70, 12,847.05 and 5,267.10 is: 7,900.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.70 : 12,847.05 = 5,267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.70/12,847.05 = 5,267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.70x = 12,847.05 × 5,267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.70x = 67,666,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,666,697.06/8,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.65

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