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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.97, 13,085.92 and 2,567.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.97, 13,085.92 and 2,567.97 is: 3,851.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.97 : 13,085.92 = 2,567.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.97/13,085.92 = 2,567.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.97x = 13,085.92 × 2,567.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.97x = 33,604,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,604,253.19/8,723.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.95

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