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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.82, 12,821 and 7,181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.82, 12,821 and 7,181.72 is: 10,748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.82 : 12,821 = 7,181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.82/12,821 = 7,181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.82x = 12,821 × 7,181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.82x = 92,076,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,076,832.12/8,566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,748.08

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