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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.02, 12,606.06 and 3,473.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.02, 12,606.06 and 3,473.48 is: 5,208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.02 : 12,606.06 = 3,473.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.02/12,606.06 = 3,473.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.02x = 12,606.06 × 3,473.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.02x = 43,786,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,786,897.29/8,406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.99

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