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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.41, 12,606.60 and 3,468.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.41, 12,606.60 and 3,468.62 is: 5,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.41 : 12,606.60 = 3,468.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.41/12,606.60 = 3,468.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.41x = 12,606.60 × 3,468.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.41x = 43,727,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,727,441.86/8,404.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.92

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