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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.41, 12,615.62 and 2,567.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.41, 12,615.62 and 2,567.34 is: 3,851.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.41 : 12,615.62 = 2,567.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.41/12,615.62 = 2,567.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.41x = 12,615.62 × 2,567.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.41x = 32,388,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,388,573.01/8,410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.01

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