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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.10, 12,417.45 and 2,435.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.10, 12,417.45 and 2,435.10 is: 3,652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.10 : 12,417.45 = 2,435.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.10/12,417.45 = 2,435.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.10x = 12,417.45 × 2,435.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.10x = 30,237,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,237,732.50/8,279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.30

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