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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.36, 12,339.53 and 2,679.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.36, 12,339.53 and 2,679.69 is: 4,019.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.36 : 12,339.53 = 2,679.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.36/12,339.53 = 2,679.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.36x = 12,339.53 × 2,679.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.36x = 33,066,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,066,134.12/8,226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.54

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