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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.40, 12,314.10 and 3,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.40, 12,314.10 and 3,279.80 is: 4,919.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.40 : 12,314.10 = 3,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.40/12,314.10 = 3,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.40x = 12,314.10 × 3,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.40x = 40,387,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,387,785.18/8,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.70

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