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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,386.20, 12,579.48 and 3,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,386.20, 12,579.48 and 3,049.20 is: 4,573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,386.20 : 12,579.48 = 3,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,386.20/12,579.48 = 3,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,386.20x = 12,579.48 × 3,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,386.20x = 38,357,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,357,350.42/8,386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.87

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