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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.79, 12,338.45 and 2,676.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.79, 12,338.45 and 2,676.82 is: 4,015.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.79 : 12,338.45 = 2,676.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.79/12,338.45 = 2,676.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.79x = 12,338.45 × 2,676.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.79x = 33,027,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,027,785.57/8,224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.64

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