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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.28, 12,765.42 and 2,667.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.28, 12,765.42 and 2,667.34 is: 4,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.28 : 12,765.42 = 2,667.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.28/12,765.42 = 2,667.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.28x = 12,765.42 × 2,667.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.28x = 34,049,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049,715.38/8,510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.01

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