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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.58, 12,367.62 and 2,979.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.58, 12,367.62 and 2,979.21 is: 4,469.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.58 : 12,367.62 = 2,979.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.58/12,367.62 = 2,979.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.58x = 12,367.62 × 2,979.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.58x = 36,845,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,845,737.18/8,243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.63

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