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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.29, 12,606.77 and 4,706.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.29, 12,606.77 and 4,706.30 is: 7,050.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.29 : 12,606.77 = 4,706.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.29/12,606.77 = 4,706.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.29x = 12,606.77 × 4,706.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.29x = 59,331,284.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,331,284.93/8,415.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.41

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