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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,386.40, 12,579.60 and 3,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,386.40, 12,579.60 and 3,778.40 is: 5,667.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,386.40 : 12,579.60 = 3,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,386.40/12,579.60 = 3,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,386.40x = 12,579.60 × 3,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,386.40x = 47,530,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,530,760.64/8,386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,667.60

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