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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.42, 12,606.94 and 4,898.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.42, 12,606.94 and 4,898.65 is: 7,345.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.42 : 12,606.94 = 4,898.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.42/12,606.94 = 4,898.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.42x = 12,606.94 × 4,898.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.42x = 61,756,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,756,986.63/8,407.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.53

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