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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.17, 12,366.38 and 2,979.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.17, 12,366.38 and 2,979.16 is: 4,468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.17 : 12,366.38 = 2,979.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.17/12,366.38 = 2,979.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.17x = 12,366.38 × 2,979.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.17x = 36,841,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,841,401.17/8,245.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.24

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