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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.92, 12,611.87 and 2,564.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.92, 12,611.87 and 2,564.54 is: 3,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.92 : 12,611.87 = 2,564.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.92/12,611.87 = 2,564.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.92x = 12,611.87 × 2,564.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.92x = 32,343,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,343,569.21/8,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.80

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