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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.09, 12,848.50 and 2,325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.09, 12,848.50 and 2,325.21 is: 3,488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.09 : 12,848.50 = 2,325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.09/12,848.50 = 2,325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.09x = 12,848.50 × 2,325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.09x = 29,875,384.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,875,384.82/8,565.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.04

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