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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.58, 12,560.37 and 3,179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.58, 12,560.37 and 3,179.46 is: 4,769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.58 : 12,560.37 = 3,179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.58/12,560.37 = 3,179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.58x = 12,560.37 × 3,179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.58x = 39,935,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,935,131.20/8,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.18

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