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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.78, 11,209.44 and 4,396.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.78, 11,209.44 and 4,396.78 is: 6,067.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.78 : 11,209.44 = 4,396.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.78/11,209.44 = 4,396.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.78x = 11,209.44 × 4,396.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.78x = 49,285,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,285,441.60/8,122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.56

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