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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.52, 12,424.08 and 3,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.52, 12,424.08 and 3,085.20 is: 4,629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.52 : 12,424.08 = 3,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.52/12,424.08 = 3,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.52x = 12,424.08 × 3,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.52x = 38,330,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330,771.62/8,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.59

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