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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.80, 12,765.84 and 2,667.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.80, 12,765.84 and 2,667.28 is: 4,000.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.80 : 12,765.84 = 2,667.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.80/12,765.84 = 2,667.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.80x = 12,765.84 × 2,667.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.80x = 34,050,069.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,050,069.72/8,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.81

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