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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.94, 12,607.72 and 4,706.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.94, 12,607.72 and 4,706.92 is: 7,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.94 : 12,607.72 = 4,706.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.94/12,607.72 = 4,706.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.94x = 12,607.72 × 4,706.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.94x = 59,343,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,343,529.42/8,415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.33

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