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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.70, 12,607.05 and 5,294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.70, 12,607.05 and 5,294.30 is: 7,941.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.70 : 12,607.05 = 5,294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.70/12,607.05 = 5,294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.70x = 12,607.05 × 5,294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.70x = 66,745,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,745,504.82/8,404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,941.45

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