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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,328.21, 12,493.19 and 2,779.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,328.21, 12,493.19 and 2,779.62 is: 4,169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,328.21 : 12,493.19 = 2,779.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,328.21/12,493.19 = 2,779.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,328.21x = 12,493.19 × 2,779.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,328.21x = 34,726,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,726,320.79/8,328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.72

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