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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,435.47, 12,651 and 2,510.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,435.47, 12,651 and 2,510.76 is: 3,765.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,435.47 : 12,651 = 2,510.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,435.47/12,651 = 2,510.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,435.47x = 12,651 × 2,510.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,435.47x = 31,763,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,763,624.76/8,435.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.48

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