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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.28, 12,610.86 and 3,142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.28, 12,610.86 and 3,142.06 is: 4,712.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.28 : 12,610.86 = 3,142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.28/12,610.86 = 3,142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.28x = 12,610.86 × 3,142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.28x = 39,624,078.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,624,078.77/8,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.51

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