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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.48, 12,615.72 and 2,567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.48, 12,615.72 and 2,567.04 is: 3,850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.48 : 12,615.72 = 2,567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.48/12,615.72 = 2,567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.48x = 12,615.72 × 2,567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.48x = 32,385,057.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,385,057.87/8,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.56

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