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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,412.39, 12,617.37 and 2,567.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,412.39, 12,617.37 and 2,567.43 is: 3,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,412.39 : 12,617.37 = 2,567.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,412.39/12,617.37 = 2,567.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,412.39x = 12,617.37 × 2,567.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,412.39x = 32,394,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,394,214.26/8,412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.77

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