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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.38, 12,341.01 and 2,679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.38, 12,341.01 and 2,679.14 is: 4,019.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.38 : 12,341.01 = 2,679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.38/12,341.01 = 2,679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.38x = 12,341.01 × 2,679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.38x = 33,063,293.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,063,293.53/8,226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.18

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