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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,401.64, 12,601.07 and 3,135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,401.64, 12,601.07 and 3,135.26 is: 4,702.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,401.64 : 12,601.07 = 3,135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,401.64/12,601.07 = 3,135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,401.64x = 12,601.07 × 3,135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,401.64x = 39,507,646.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,507,646.55/8,401.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.38

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