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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.70, 12,415.05 and 4,388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.70, 12,415.05 and 4,388.70 is: 6,583.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.70 : 12,415.05 = 4,388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.70/12,415.05 = 4,388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.70x = 12,415.05 × 4,388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.70x = 54,485,929.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,485,929.94/8,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.05

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