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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.47, 12,766.92 and 2,665.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.47, 12,766.92 and 2,665.10 is: 3,998.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.47 : 12,766.92 = 2,665.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.47/12,766.92 = 2,665.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.47x = 12,766.92 × 2,665.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.47x = 34,025,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,025,140.42/8,510.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.03

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