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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.10, 12,850.63 and 2,723.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.10, 12,850.63 and 2,723.69 is: 4,085.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.10 : 12,850.63 = 2,723.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.10/12,850.63 = 2,723.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.10x = 12,850.63 × 2,723.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.10x = 35,001,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,001,157.74/8,567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.53

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