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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.92, 12,560.81 and 3,179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.92, 12,560.81 and 3,179.79 is: 4,769.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.92 : 12,560.81 = 3,179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.92/12,560.81 = 3,179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.92x = 12,560.81 × 3,179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.92x = 39,940,722.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,940,722.13/8,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.66

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