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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,405.96, 12,608.70 and 2,562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,405.96, 12,608.70 and 2,562.32 is: 3,843.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,405.96 : 12,608.70 = 2,562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,405.96/12,608.70 = 2,562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,405.96x = 12,608.70 × 2,562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,405.96x = 32,307,524.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,307,524.18/8,405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.41

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