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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.20, 12,486.42 and 2,479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.20, 12,486.42 and 2,479.68 is: 3,720.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.20 : 12,486.42 = 2,479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.20/12,486.42 = 2,479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.20x = 12,486.42 × 2,479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.20x = 30,962,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,962,325.95/8,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.00

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