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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.59, 12,615.85 and 2,567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.59, 12,615.85 and 2,567.18 is: 3,850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.59 : 12,615.85 = 2,567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.59/12,615.85 = 2,567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.59x = 12,615.85 × 2,567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.59x = 32,387,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,387,157.80/8,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.76

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