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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.22, 12,848.58 and 2,944.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.22, 12,848.58 and 2,944.83 is: 4,416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.22 : 12,848.58 = 2,944.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.22/12,848.58 = 2,944.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.22x = 12,848.58 × 2,944.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.22x = 37,836,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,836,883.84/8,567.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.47

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