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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,426.88, 12,628.44 and 3,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,426.88, 12,628.44 and 3,979.80 is: 5,964.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,426.88 : 12,628.44 = 3,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,426.88/12,628.44 = 3,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,426.88x = 12,628.44 × 3,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,426.88x = 50,258,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,258,665.51/8,426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.09

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