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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278.60, 12,417.90 and 3,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278.60, 12,417.90 and 3,670.60 is: 5,505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278.60 : 12,417.90 = 3,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278.60/12,417.90 = 3,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278.60x = 12,417.90 × 3,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278.60x = 45,581,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,581,143.74/8,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.90

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