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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.84, 12,609.48 and 3,963.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.84, 12,609.48 and 3,963.48 is: 5,944.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.84 : 12,609.48 = 3,963.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.84/12,609.48 = 3,963.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.84x = 12,609.48 × 3,963.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.84x = 49,977,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,977,421.79/8,406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.85

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