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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.95, 12,636.03 and 2,806.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.95, 12,636.03 and 2,806.11 is: 4,206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.95 : 12,636.03 = 2,806.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.95/12,636.03 = 2,806.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.95x = 12,636.03 × 2,806.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.95x = 35,458,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,458,090.14/8,429.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.20

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