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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,405.70, 12,604.91 and 2,857.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,405.70, 12,604.91 and 2,857.56 is: 4,285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,405.70 : 12,604.91 = 2,857.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,405.70/12,604.91 = 2,857.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,405.70x = 12,604.91 × 2,857.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,405.70x = 36,019,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,019,225.06/8,405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.09

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