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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,478.72, 12,706.56 and 4,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,478.72, 12,706.56 and 4,377.60 is: 6,560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,478.72 : 12,706.56 = 4,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,478.72/12,706.56 = 4,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,478.72x = 12,706.56 × 4,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,478.72x = 55,624,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,624,237.06/8,478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,560.45

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