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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.25, 12,850.89 and 2,411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.25, 12,850.89 and 2,411.25 is: 3,616.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.25 : 12,850.89 = 2,411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.25/12,850.89 = 2,411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.25x = 12,850.89 × 2,411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.25x = 30,986,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,986,708.51/8,567.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.88

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