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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.79, 12,466.15 and 3,379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.79, 12,466.15 and 3,379.27 is: 5,068.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.79 : 12,466.15 = 3,379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.79/12,466.15 = 3,379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.79x = 12,466.15 × 3,379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.79x = 42,126,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,126,486.71/8,310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.89

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