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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.94, 12,610.42 and 2,860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.94, 12,610.42 and 2,860.88 is: 4,291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.94 : 12,610.42 = 2,860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.94/12,610.42 = 2,860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.94x = 12,610.42 × 2,860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.94x = 36,076,898.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,076,898.37/8,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.32

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