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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.18, 12,610.77 and 2,563.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.18, 12,610.77 and 2,563.48 is: 3,845.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.18 : 12,610.77 = 2,563.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.18/12,610.77 = 2,563.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.18x = 12,610.77 × 2,563.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.18x = 32,327,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,327,456.68/8,407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.22

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