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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.20, 12,850.80 and 4,663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.20, 12,850.80 and 4,663.42 is: 6,995.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.20 : 12,850.80 = 4,663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.20/12,850.80 = 4,663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.20x = 12,850.80 × 4,663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.20x = 59,928,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,928,677.74/8,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.13

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