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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.84, 12,851.08 and 3,371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.84, 12,851.08 and 3,371.50 is: 5,057.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.84 : 12,851.08 = 3,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.84/12,851.08 = 3,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.84x = 12,851.08 × 3,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.84x = 43,327,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,327,416.22/8,566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.57

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