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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.07, 12,408.42 and 4,578.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.07, 12,408.42 and 4,578.68 is: 6,869.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.07 : 12,408.42 = 4,578.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.07/12,408.42 = 4,578.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.07x = 12,408.42 × 4,578.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.07x = 56,814,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,814,232.68/8,271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.03

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