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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.29, 12,484.98 and 2,479.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.29, 12,484.98 and 2,479.95 is: 3,719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.29 : 12,484.98 = 2,479.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.29/12,484.98 = 2,479.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.29x = 12,484.98 × 2,479.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.29x = 30,962,126.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,962,126.15/8,323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.94

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