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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.48, 12,398.28 and 2,719.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.48, 12,398.28 and 2,719.42 is: 4,079.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.48 : 12,398.28 = 2,719.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.48/12,398.28 = 2,719.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.48x = 12,398.28 × 2,719.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.48x = 33,716,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,716,109.80/8,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.64

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