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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.65, 12,850.52 and 2,722.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.65, 12,850.52 and 2,722.27 is: 4,084.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.65 : 12,850.52 = 2,722.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.65/12,850.52 = 2,722.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.65x = 12,850.52 × 2,722.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.65x = 34,982,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,982,585.08/8,565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.05

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