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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.41, 12,765.62 and 2,667.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.41, 12,765.62 and 2,667.47 is: 4,001.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.41 : 12,765.62 = 2,667.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.41/12,765.62 = 2,667.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.41x = 12,765.62 × 2,667.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.41x = 34,051,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,051,926.96/8,510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.21

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