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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.79, 12,407.79 and 2,428.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.79, 12,407.79 and 2,428.51 is: 3,642.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.79 : 12,407.79 = 2,428.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.79/12,407.79 = 2,428.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.79x = 12,407.79 × 2,428.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.79x = 30,132,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,132,442.09/8,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.80

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