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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.40, 12,766.01 and 2,667.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.40, 12,766.01 and 2,667.06 is: 4,000.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.40 : 12,766.01 = 2,667.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.40/12,766.01 = 2,667.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.40x = 12,766.01 × 2,667.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.40x = 34,047,746.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,047,746.55/8,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.72

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