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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,409.56, 12,616.22 and 2,486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,409.56, 12,616.22 and 2,486.36 is: 3,730.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,409.56 : 12,616.22 = 2,486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,409.56/12,616.22 = 2,486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,409.56x = 12,616.22 × 2,486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,409.56x = 31,368,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,368,502.52/8,409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.10

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