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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.56, 12,431.60 and 3,358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.56, 12,431.60 and 3,358.80 is: 5,043.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.56 : 12,431.60 = 3,358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.56/12,431.60 = 3,358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.56x = 12,431.60 × 3,358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.56x = 41,755,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,755,258.08/8,279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.17

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