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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.44, 12,850.92 and 2,722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.44, 12,850.92 and 2,722.10 is: 4,084.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.44 : 12,850.92 = 2,722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.44/12,850.92 = 2,722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.44x = 12,850.92 × 2,722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.44x = 34,981,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,981,425.08/8,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.02

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