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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.05, 12,613.98 and 3,407.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.05, 12,613.98 and 3,407.39 is: 5,113.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.05 : 12,613.98 = 3,407.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.05/12,613.98 = 3,407.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.05x = 12,613.98 × 3,407.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.05x = 42,980,762.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,980,762.63/8,406.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.07

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