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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,405.28, 12,607.91 and 3,469.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,405.28, 12,607.91 and 3,469.49 is: 5,204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,405.28 : 12,607.91 = 3,469.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,405.28/12,607.91 = 3,469.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,405.28x = 12,607.91 × 3,469.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,405.28x = 43,743,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,743,017.67/8,405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.23

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