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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,478.79, 12,719.33 and 3,547.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,478.79, 12,719.33 and 3,547.27 is: 5,321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,478.79 : 12,719.33 = 3,547.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,478.79/12,719.33 = 3,547.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,478.79x = 12,719.33 × 3,547.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,478.79x = 45,118,909.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,118,909.19/8,478.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,321.39

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