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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.84, 12,341.40 and 2,679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.84, 12,341.40 and 2,679.12 is: 4,019.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.84 : 12,341.40 = 2,679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.84/12,341.40 = 2,679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.84x = 12,341.40 × 2,679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.84x = 33,064,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,064,091.57/8,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.05

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