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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.56, 12,615.84 and 2,863.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.56, 12,615.84 and 2,863.92 is: 4,295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.56 : 12,615.84 = 2,863.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.56/12,615.84 = 2,863.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.56x = 12,615.84 × 2,863.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.56x = 36,130,756.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,130,756.49/8,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.88

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