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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,405.20, 12,607.84 and 4,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,405.20, 12,607.84 and 4,711.20 is: 7,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,405.20 : 12,607.84 = 4,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,405.20/12,607.84 = 4,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,405.20x = 12,607.84 × 4,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,405.20x = 59,398,055.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,398,055.81/8,405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.82

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