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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.03, 12,341.83 and 2,679.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.03, 12,341.83 and 2,679.07 is: 4,019.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.03 : 12,341.83 = 2,679.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.03/12,341.83 = 2,679.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.03x = 12,341.83 × 2,679.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.03x = 33,064,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,064,626.50/8,227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.02

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