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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.65, 12,852.02 and 2,723.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.65, 12,852.02 and 2,723.27 is: 4,085.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.65 : 12,852.02 = 2,723.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.65/12,852.02 = 2,723.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.65x = 12,852.02 × 2,723.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.65x = 34,999,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,999,520.51/8,566.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.56

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