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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.46, 12,967.11 and 2,405.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.46, 12,967.11 and 2,405.94 is: 3,608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.46 : 12,967.11 = 2,405.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.46/12,967.11 = 2,405.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.46x = 12,967.11 × 2,405.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.46x = 31,198,088.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,198,088.63/8,645.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.61

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