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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.08, 12,597.93 and 4,456.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.08, 12,597.93 and 4,456.52 is: 6,678.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.08 : 12,597.93 = 4,456.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.08/12,597.93 = 4,456.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.08x = 12,597.93 × 4,456.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.08x = 56,142,864.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,142,864.01/8,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,678.84

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