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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.80, 12,878.10 and 4,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.80, 12,878.10 and 4,430.20 is: 6,640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.80 : 12,878.10 = 4,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.80/12,878.10 = 4,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.80x = 12,878.10 × 4,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.80x = 57,052,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,052,558.62/8,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.35

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