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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.24, 12,766.02 and 2,667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.24, 12,766.02 and 2,667.90 is: 4,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.24 : 12,766.02 = 2,667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.24/12,766.02 = 2,667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.24x = 12,766.02 × 2,667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.24x = 34,058,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,058,464.76/8,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.59

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