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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.75, 12,854.09 and 4,670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.75, 12,854.09 and 4,670.16 is: 7,008.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.75 : 12,854.09 = 4,670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.75/12,854.09 = 4,670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.75x = 12,854.09 × 4,670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.75x = 60,030,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,030,620.43/8,565.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.22

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