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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,379.03, 12,568.51 and 3,184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,379.03, 12,568.51 and 3,184.91 is: 4,777.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,379.03 : 12,568.51 = 3,184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,379.03/12,568.51 = 3,184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,379.03x = 12,568.51 × 3,184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,379.03x = 40,029,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,029,573.18/8,379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.35

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