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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,478.40, 12,718.96 and 4,096.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,478.40, 12,718.96 and 4,096.20 is: 6,144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,478.40 : 12,718.96 = 4,096.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,478.40/12,718.96 = 4,096.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,478.40x = 12,718.96 × 4,096.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,478.40x = 52,099,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,099,403.95/8,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,144.96

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