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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.68, 12,607.99 and 3,724.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.68, 12,607.99 and 3,724.10 is: 5,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.68 : 12,607.99 = 3,724.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.68/12,607.99 = 3,724.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.68x = 12,607.99 × 3,724.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.68x = 46,953,415.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,953,415.56/8,406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.25

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