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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,409.12, 12,613.92 and 2,565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,409.12, 12,613.92 and 2,565.12 is: 3,847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,409.12 : 12,613.92 = 2,565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,409.12/12,613.92 = 2,565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,409.12x = 12,613.92 × 2,565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,409.12x = 32,356,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,356,218.47/8,409.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.75

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