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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492.40, 12,728.79 and 3,224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492.40, 12,728.79 and 3,224.07 is: 4,832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492.40 : 12,728.79 = 3,224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492.40/12,728.79 = 3,224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492.40x = 12,728.79 × 3,224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492.40x = 41,038,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,038,509.98/8,492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.38

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