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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.72, 12,490.08 and 2,779.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.72, 12,490.08 and 2,779.04 is: 4,168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.72 : 12,490.08 = 2,779.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.72/12,490.08 = 2,779.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.72x = 12,490.08 × 2,779.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.72x = 34,710,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,710,431.92/8,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.56

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