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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.01, 12,616.67 and 2,487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.01, 12,616.67 and 2,487 is: 3,730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.01 : 12,616.67 = 2,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.01/12,616.67 = 2,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.01x = 12,616.67 × 2,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.01x = 31,377,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377,658.29/8,410.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.99

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