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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.56, 12,615.84 and 4,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.56, 12,615.84 and 4,716.24 is: 7,074.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.56 : 12,615.84 = 4,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.56/12,615.84 = 4,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.56x = 12,615.84 × 4,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.56x = 59,499,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,499,329.24/8,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.36

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