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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.56, 12,609.84 and 4,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.56, 12,609.84 and 4,712.24 is: 7,068.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.56 : 12,609.84 = 4,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.56/12,609.84 = 4,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.56x = 12,609.84 × 4,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.56x = 59,420,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,420,592.44/8,406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.36

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