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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.90, 12,766.36 and 2,667.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.90, 12,766.36 and 2,667.97 is: 4,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.90 : 12,766.36 = 2,667.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.90/12,766.36 = 2,667.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.90x = 12,766.36 × 2,667.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.90x = 34,060,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,060,265.49/8,510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.96

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