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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.58, 12,421.78 and 3,346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.58, 12,421.78 and 3,346.68 is: 5,020.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.58 : 12,421.78 = 3,346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.58/12,421.78 = 3,346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.58x = 12,421.78 × 3,346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.58x = 41,571,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,571,722.69/8,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.99

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