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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.20, 12,848.40 and 2,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.20, 12,848.40 and 2,725.60 is: 4,087.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.20 : 12,848.40 = 2,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.20/12,848.40 = 2,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.20x = 12,848.40 × 2,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.20x = 35,019,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,019,599.04/8,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.64

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