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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.78, 12,862.56 and 4,190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.78, 12,862.56 and 4,190.10 is: 6,283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.78 : 12,862.56 = 4,190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.78/12,862.56 = 4,190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.78x = 12,862.56 × 4,190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.78x = 53,895,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,895,412.66/8,577.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,283.14

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