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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,439.91, 12,650.21 and 5,278.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,439.91, 12,650.21 and 5,278.79 is: 7,912.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,439.91 : 12,650.21 = 5,278.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,439.91/12,650.21 = 5,278.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,439.91x = 12,650.21 × 5,278.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,439.91x = 66,777,751.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,777,751.99/8,439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,912.14

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