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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.78, 12,850.95 and 3,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.78, 12,850.95 and 3,371.44 is: 5,057.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.78 : 12,850.95 = 3,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.78/12,850.95 = 3,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.78x = 12,850.95 × 3,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.78x = 43,326,206.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,326,206.87/8,566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.47

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