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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.57, 12,850.07 and 2,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.57, 12,850.07 and 2,327.94 is: 3,491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.57 : 12,850.07 = 2,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.57/12,850.07 = 2,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.57x = 12,850.07 × 2,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.57x = 29,914,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,914,180.32/8,567.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.56

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