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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.77, 12,640.16 and 2,878.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.77, 12,640.16 and 2,878.98 is: 4,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.77 : 12,640.16 = 2,878.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.77/12,640.16 = 2,878.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.77x = 12,640.16 × 2,878.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.77x = 36,390,767.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,390,767.84/8,425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.98

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