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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,578.66, 12,868.56 and 3,388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,578.66, 12,868.56 and 3,388.18 is: 5,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,578.66 : 12,868.56 = 3,388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,578.66/12,868.56 = 3,388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,578.66x = 12,868.56 × 3,388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,578.66x = 43,600,997.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,600,997.62/8,578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.50

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