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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,581.40, 12,855.90 and 4,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,581.40, 12,855.90 and 4,407.20 is: 6,602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,581.40 : 12,855.90 = 4,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,581.40/12,855.90 = 4,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,581.40x = 12,855.90 × 4,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,581.40x = 56,658,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,658,522.48/8,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.48

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