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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,384.46, 12,578.72 and 3,119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,384.46, 12,578.72 and 3,119.67 is: 4,680.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,384.46 : 12,578.72 = 3,119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,384.46/12,578.72 = 3,119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,384.46x = 12,578.72 × 3,119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,384.46x = 39,241,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,241,455.42/8,384.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.26

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