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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.64, 12,621.22 and 6,415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.64, 12,621.22 and 6,415.74 is: 9,629.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.64 : 12,621.22 = 6,415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.64/12,621.22 = 6,415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.64x = 12,621.22 × 6,415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.64x = 80,974,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,974,449.96/8,408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,629.91

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