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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.86, 12,509.99 and 4,179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.86, 12,509.99 and 4,179.03 is: 6,264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.86 : 12,509.99 = 4,179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.86/12,509.99 = 4,179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.86x = 12,509.99 × 4,179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.86x = 52,279,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,279,623.51/8,344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.89

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