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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.46, 12,617.58 and 2,567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.46, 12,617.58 and 2,567.54 is: 3,851.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.46 : 12,617.58 = 2,567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.46/12,617.58 = 2,567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.46x = 12,617.58 × 2,567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.46x = 32,396,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,396,141.35/8,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.89

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