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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.46, 12,615.59 and 2,567.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.46, 12,615.59 and 2,567.09 is: 3,850.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.46 : 12,615.59 = 2,567.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.46/12,615.59 = 2,567.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.46x = 12,615.59 × 2,567.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.46x = 32,385,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,385,345.58/8,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.60

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