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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,558.70, 12,846.15 and 5,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,558.70, 12,846.15 and 5,278.20 is: 7,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,558.70 : 12,846.15 = 5,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,558.70/12,846.15 = 5,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,558.70x = 12,846.15 × 5,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,558.70x = 67,804,548.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,804,548.93/8,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,922.30

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