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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.77, 12,610.26 and 2,860.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.77, 12,610.26 and 2,860.23 is: 4,290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.77 : 12,610.26 = 2,860.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.77/12,610.26 = 2,860.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.77x = 12,610.26 × 2,860.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.77x = 36,068,243.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,068,243.96/8,406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.38

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