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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.47, 12,915.65 and 2,767.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.47, 12,915.65 and 2,767.10 is: 4,150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.47 : 12,915.65 = 2,767.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.47/12,915.65 = 2,767.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.47x = 12,915.65 × 2,767.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.47x = 35,738,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,738,837.45/8,610.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.63

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