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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.53, 12,765.80 and 2,667.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.53, 12,765.80 and 2,667.59 is: 4,001.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.53 : 12,765.80 = 2,667.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.53/12,765.80 = 2,667.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.53x = 12,765.80 × 2,667.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.53x = 34,053,907.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,053,907.08/8,510.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.39

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