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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.56, 12,617.67 and 2,567.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.56, 12,617.67 and 2,567.01 is: 3,851.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.56 : 12,617.67 = 2,567.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.56/12,617.67 = 2,567.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.56x = 12,617.67 × 2,567.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.56x = 32,389,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,389,685.07/8,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.07

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