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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,374.58, 12,561.87 and 3,180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,374.58, 12,561.87 and 3,180.46 is: 4,770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,374.58 : 12,561.87 = 3,180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,374.58/12,561.87 = 3,180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,374.58x = 12,561.87 × 3,180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,374.58x = 39,952,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,952,525.06/8,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.69

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