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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.08, 12,597.16 and 4,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.08, 12,597.16 and 4,012.24 is: 6,014.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.08 : 12,597.16 = 4,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.08/12,597.16 = 4,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.08x = 12,597.16 × 4,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.08x = 50,542,829.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,542,829.24/8,404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.08

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