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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.60, 12,419.40 and 4,382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.60, 12,419.40 and 4,382.96 is: 6,574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.60 : 12,419.40 = 4,382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.60/12,419.40 = 4,382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.60x = 12,419.40 × 4,382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.60x = 54,433,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,433,733.42/8,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.44

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