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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.78, 12,852.53 and 2,327.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.78, 12,852.53 and 2,327.89 is: 3,492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.78 : 12,852.53 = 2,327.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.78/12,852.53 = 2,327.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.78x = 12,852.53 × 2,327.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.78x = 29,919,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,919,276.06/8,567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.07

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