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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.56, 12,849.60 and 2,327.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.56, 12,849.60 and 2,327.07 is: 3,490.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.56 : 12,849.60 = 2,327.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.56/12,849.60 = 2,327.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.56x = 12,849.60 × 2,327.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.56x = 29,901,918.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,901,918.67/8,566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.54

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