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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278.91, 12,418.59 and 2,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278.91, 12,418.59 and 2,435.70 is: 3,653.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278.91 : 12,418.59 = 2,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278.91/12,418.59 = 2,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278.91x = 12,418.59 × 2,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278.91x = 30,247,959.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,247,959.66/8,278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.62

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