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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.38, 12,410.76 and 4,112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.38, 12,410.76 and 4,112.98 is: 6,165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.38 : 12,410.76 = 4,112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.38/12,410.76 = 4,112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.38x = 12,410.76 × 4,112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.38x = 51,045,207.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,045,207.66/8,279.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,165.34

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