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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.37, 12,606.10 and 5,116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.37, 12,606.10 and 5,116.49 is: 7,666.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.37 : 12,606.10 = 5,116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.37/12,606.10 = 5,116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.37x = 12,606.10 × 5,116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.37x = 64,498,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,498,984.59/8,413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,666.25

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