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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.07, 12,611.13 and 2,562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.07, 12,611.13 and 2,562.32 is: 3,844.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.07 : 12,611.13 = 2,562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.07/12,611.13 = 2,562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.07x = 12,611.13 × 2,562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.07x = 32,313,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,313,750.62/8,406.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.10

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