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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.15, 12,847.97 and 2,722.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.15, 12,847.97 and 2,722.39 is: 4,082.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.15 : 12,847.97 = 2,722.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.15/12,847.97 = 2,722.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.15x = 12,847.97 × 2,722.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.15x = 34,977,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,977,139.32/8,567.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.71

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