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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,405.66, 12,610.16 and 2,482.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,405.66, 12,610.16 and 2,482.65 is: 3,724.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,405.66 : 12,610.16 = 2,482.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,405.66/12,610.16 = 2,482.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,405.66x = 12,610.16 × 2,482.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,405.66x = 31,306,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,306,624.95/8,405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.47

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