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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.79, 12,379.04 and 3,322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.79, 12,379.04 and 3,322.30 is: 4,983.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.79 : 12,379.04 = 3,322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.79/12,379.04 = 3,322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.79x = 12,379.04 × 3,322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.79x = 41,126,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,126,891.39/8,252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.39

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