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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.32, 12,616.70 and 2,566.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.32, 12,616.70 and 2,566.17 is: 3,849.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.32 : 12,616.70 = 2,566.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.32/12,616.70 = 2,566.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.32x = 12,616.70 × 2,566.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.32x = 32,376,597.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376,597.04/8,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.63

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