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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.64, 12,609.96 and 2,563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.64, 12,609.96 and 2,563.12 is: 3,844.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.64 : 12,609.96 = 2,563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.64/12,609.96 = 2,563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.64x = 12,609.96 × 2,563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.64x = 32,320,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,320,840.68/8,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.68

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