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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.68, 12,607.84 and 2,562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.68, 12,607.84 and 2,562.92 is: 3,843.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.68 : 12,607.84 = 2,562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.68/12,607.84 = 2,562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.68x = 12,607.84 × 2,562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.68x = 32,312,885.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,312,885.29/8,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.26

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