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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.10, 12,849.15 and 2,723.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.10, 12,849.15 and 2,723.30 is: 4,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.10 : 12,849.15 = 2,723.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.10/12,849.15 = 2,723.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.10x = 12,849.15 × 2,723.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.10x = 34,992,090.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,992,090.20/8,566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.95

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