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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.02, 12,612.93 and 2,566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.02, 12,612.93 and 2,566.54 is: 3,849.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.02 : 12,612.93 = 2,566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.02/12,612.93 = 2,566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.02x = 12,612.93 × 2,566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.02x = 32,371,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,371,589.36/8,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.17

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