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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.92, 12,607.96 and 2,563.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.92, 12,607.96 and 2,563.28 is: 3,843.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.92 : 12,607.96 = 2,563.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.92/12,607.96 = 2,563.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.92x = 12,607.96 × 2,563.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.92x = 32,317,731.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,317,731.71/8,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.72

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