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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.82, 12,616.22 and 2,567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.82, 12,616.22 and 2,567.48 is: 3,851.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.82 : 12,616.22 = 2,567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.82/12,616.22 = 2,567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.82x = 12,616.22 × 2,567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.82x = 32,391,892.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,391,892.53/8,410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.22

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