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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.69, 12,611.93 and 2,563.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.69, 12,611.93 and 2,563.89 is: 3,846.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.69 : 12,611.93 = 2,563.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.69/12,611.93 = 2,563.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.69x = 12,611.93 × 2,563.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.69x = 32,335,588.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,335,588.39/8,406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.41

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