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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.40, 12,909.60 and 4,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.40, 12,909.60 and 4,232.40 is: 6,348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.40 : 12,909.60 = 4,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.40/12,909.60 = 4,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.40x = 12,909.60 × 4,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.40x = 54,638,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,638,591.04/8,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,348.60

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