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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278.40, 12,419.20 and 4,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278.40, 12,419.20 and 4,174.40 is: 6,262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278.40 : 12,419.20 = 4,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278.40/12,419.20 = 4,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278.40x = 12,419.20 × 4,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278.40x = 51,842,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,842,708.48/8,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,262.41

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