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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.59, 12,607.60 and 3,475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.59, 12,607.60 and 3,475.05 is: 5,211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.59 : 12,607.60 = 3,475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.59/12,607.60 = 3,475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.59x = 12,607.60 × 3,475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.59x = 43,812,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,812,061.85/8,406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.64

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