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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.76, 12,484 and 2,479.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.76, 12,484 and 2,479.15 is: 3,718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.76 : 12,484 = 2,479.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.76/12,484 = 2,479.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.76x = 12,484 × 2,479.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.76x = 30,949,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,949,708.60/8,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.68

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