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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.67, 12,777.96 and 4,353.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.67, 12,777.96 and 4,353.66 is: 6,536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.67 : 12,777.96 = 4,353.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.67/12,777.96 = 4,353.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.67x = 12,777.96 × 4,353.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.67x = 55,630,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,630,807.68/8,510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.60

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