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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.74, 12,379.10 and 2,919.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.74, 12,379.10 and 2,919.87 is: 4,379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.74 : 12,379.10 = 2,919.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.74/12,379.10 = 2,919.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.74x = 12,379.10 × 2,919.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.74x = 36,145,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,145,407.57/8,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.81

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