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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.01, 12,611.90 and 2,865.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.01, 12,611.90 and 2,865.22 is: 4,297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.01 : 12,611.90 = 2,865.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.01/12,611.90 = 2,865.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.01x = 12,611.90 × 2,865.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.01x = 36,135,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,135,843.75/8,408.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.79

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