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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.44, 13,083.72 and 2,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.44, 13,083.72 and 2,566 is: 3,848.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.44 : 13,083.72 = 2,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.44/13,083.72 = 2,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.44x = 13,083.72 × 2,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.44x = 33,572,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,572,825.52/8,723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.58

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