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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.66, 12,619.56 and 4,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.66, 12,619.56 and 4,251.36 is: 6,381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.66 : 12,619.56 = 4,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.66/12,619.56 = 4,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.66x = 12,619.56 × 4,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.66x = 53,650,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,650,281.97/8,406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.88

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