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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406, 12,614.40 and 3,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406, 12,614.40 and 3,789 is: 5,685.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406 : 12,614.40 = 3,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406/12,614.40 = 3,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406x = 12,614.40 × 3,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406x = 47,795,961.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,795,961.60/8,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,685.93

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