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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.67, 12,850.28 and 2,326.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.67, 12,850.28 and 2,326.65 is: 3,490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.67 : 12,850.28 = 2,326.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.67/12,850.28 = 2,326.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.67x = 12,850.28 × 2,326.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.67x = 29,898,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,898,092.33/8,566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.05

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