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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.59, 12,613.11 and 2,786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.59, 12,613.11 and 2,786.96 is: 4,179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.59 : 12,613.11 = 2,786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.59/12,613.11 = 2,786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.59x = 12,613.11 × 2,786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.59x = 35,152,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,152,219.11/8,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.52

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