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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.14, 12,847.97 and 2,325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.14, 12,847.97 and 2,325.13 is: 3,487.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.14 : 12,847.97 = 2,325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.14/12,847.97 = 2,325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.14x = 12,847.97 × 2,325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.14x = 29,873,200.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,873,200.49/8,565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.77

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