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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.72, 12,616.32 and 3,218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.72, 12,616.32 and 3,218.24 is: 4,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.72 : 12,616.32 = 3,218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.72/12,616.32 = 3,218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.72x = 12,616.32 × 3,218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.72x = 40,602,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,602,345.68/8,408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.60

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