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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,478.40, 12,717.40 and 2,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,478.40, 12,717.40 and 2,322.40 is: 3,483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,478.40 : 12,717.40 = 2,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,478.40/12,717.40 = 2,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,478.40x = 12,717.40 × 2,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,478.40x = 29,534,889.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,534,889.76/8,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.55

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