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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.74, 12,586.32 and 4,449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.74, 12,586.32 and 4,449.02 is: 6,660.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.74 : 12,586.32 = 4,449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.74/12,586.32 = 4,449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.74x = 12,586.32 × 4,449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.74x = 55,996,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,996,726.47/8,406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.93

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