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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.10, 12,390.30 and 4,994.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.10, 12,390.30 and 4,994.55 is: 7,474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.10 : 12,390.30 = 4,994.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.10/12,390.30 = 4,994.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.10x = 12,390.30 × 4,994.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.10x = 61,883,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,883,972.87/8,279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.72

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