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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.23, 12,615.39 and 2,566.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.23, 12,615.39 and 2,566.89 is: 3,850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.23 : 12,615.39 = 2,566.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.23/12,615.39 = 2,566.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.23x = 12,615.39 × 2,566.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.23x = 32,382,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382,318.44/8,410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.35

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