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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.72, 12,503.44 and 2,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.72, 12,503.44 and 2,179.72 is: 3,269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.72 : 12,503.44 = 2,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.72/12,503.44 = 2,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.72x = 12,503.44 × 2,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.72x = 27,253,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,253,998.24/8,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.54

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