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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,319.56, 12,479.18 and 2,476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,319.56, 12,479.18 and 2,476.22 is: 3,714.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,319.56 : 12,479.18 = 2,476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,319.56/12,479.18 = 2,476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,319.56x = 12,479.18 × 2,476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,319.56x = 30,901,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,901,195.10/8,319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.28

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