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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.59, 12,670.59 and 3,180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.59, 12,670.59 and 3,180.65 is: 4,771.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.59 : 12,670.59 = 3,180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.59/12,670.59 = 3,180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.59x = 12,670.59 × 3,180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.59x = 40,300,648.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,300,648.73/8,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.80

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