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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.68, 12,609.37 and 2,860.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.68, 12,609.37 and 2,860.53 is: 4,289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.68 : 12,609.37 = 2,860.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.68/12,609.37 = 2,860.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.68x = 12,609.37 × 2,860.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.68x = 36,069,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,069,508.38/8,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.56

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