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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.98, 12,607.44 and 2,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.98, 12,607.44 and 2,858.88 is: 4,288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.98 : 12,607.44 = 2,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.98/12,607.44 = 2,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.98x = 12,607.44 × 2,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.98x = 36,043,158.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,043,158.07/8,404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.31

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