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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,426.06, 12,638.08 and 2,879.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,426.06, 12,638.08 and 2,879.29 is: 4,318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,426.06 : 12,638.08 = 2,879.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,426.06/12,638.08 = 2,879.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,426.06x = 12,638.08 × 2,879.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,426.06x = 36,388,658.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,388,658.57/8,426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.58

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