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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.80, 12,410.10 and 3,346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.80, 12,410.10 and 3,346.20 is: 5,015.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.80 : 12,410.10 = 3,346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.80/12,410.10 = 3,346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.80x = 12,410.10 × 3,346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.80x = 41,526,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,526,676.62/8,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.42

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