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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.07, 12,847.82 and 2,326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.07, 12,847.82 and 2,326.43 is: 3,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.07 : 12,847.82 = 2,326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.07/12,847.82 = 2,326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.07x = 12,847.82 × 2,326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.07x = 29,889,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,889,574.37/8,566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.30

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