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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,400.64, 12,596.82 and 4,891.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,400.64, 12,596.82 and 4,891.84 is: 7,335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,400.64 : 12,596.82 = 4,891.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,400.64/12,596.82 = 4,891.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,400.64x = 12,596.82 × 4,891.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,400.64x = 61,621,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,621,627.95/8,400.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.35

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