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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.16, 12,849.40 and 2,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.16, 12,849.40 and 2,723 is: 4,084.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.16 : 12,849.40 = 2,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.16/12,849.40 = 2,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.16x = 12,849.40 × 2,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.16x = 34,988,916.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,988,916.20/8,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.07

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