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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.60, 12,601.96 and 2,856.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.60, 12,601.96 and 2,856.44 is: 4,282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.60 : 12,601.96 = 2,856.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.60/12,601.96 = 2,856.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.60x = 12,601.96 × 2,856.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.60x = 35,996,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,996,742.62/8,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.98

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