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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,478.88, 12,718.18 and 2,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,478.88, 12,718.18 and 2,322.88 is: 3,484.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,478.88 : 12,718.18 = 2,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,478.88/12,718.18 = 2,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,478.88x = 12,718.18 × 2,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,478.88x = 29,542,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,542,805.96/8,478.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.28

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