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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.72, 12,845.76 and 4,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.72, 12,845.76 and 4,177.60 is: 6,264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.72 : 12,845.76 = 4,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.72/12,845.76 = 4,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.72x = 12,845.76 × 4,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.72x = 53,664,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,664,446.98/8,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.29

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