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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.02, 12,609.66 and 2,562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.02, 12,609.66 and 2,562.68 is: 3,844.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.02 : 12,609.66 = 2,562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.02/12,609.66 = 2,562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.02x = 12,609.66 × 2,562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.02x = 32,314,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,314,523.49/8,406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.21

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