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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.08, 12,608.88 and 4,021.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.08, 12,608.88 and 4,021.86 is: 6,034.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.08 : 12,608.88 = 4,021.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.08/12,608.88 = 4,021.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.08x = 12,608.88 × 4,021.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.08x = 50,711,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,711,150.12/8,404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.11

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