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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.50, 12,615.71 and 2,567.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.50, 12,615.71 and 2,567.03 is: 3,850.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.50 : 12,615.71 = 2,567.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.50/12,615.71 = 2,567.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.50x = 12,615.71 × 2,567.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.50x = 32,384,830.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,384,830.13/8,410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.52

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