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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.82, 12,618.95 and 2,567.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.82, 12,618.95 and 2,567.67 is: 3,851.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.82 : 12,618.95 = 2,567.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.82/12,618.95 = 2,567.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.82x = 12,618.95 × 2,567.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.82x = 32,401,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,401,299.35/8,411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.88

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