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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,578.60, 12,860.70 and 4,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,578.60, 12,860.70 and 4,474.60 is: 6,708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,578.60 : 12,860.70 = 4,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,578.60/12,860.70 = 4,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,578.60x = 12,860.70 × 4,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,578.60x = 57,546,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,546,488.22/8,578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,708.14

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