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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.58, 12,851.37 and 2,328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.58, 12,851.37 and 2,328.18 is: 3,492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.58 : 12,851.37 = 2,328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.58/12,851.37 = 2,328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.58x = 12,851.37 × 2,328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.58x = 29,920,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,920,302.61/8,567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.27

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