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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,523.40, 12,784.20 and 2,679.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,523.40, 12,784.20 and 2,679.70 is: 4,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,523.40 : 12,784.20 = 2,679.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,523.40/12,784.20 = 2,679.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,523.40x = 12,784.20 × 2,679.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,523.40x = 34,257,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,257,820.74/8,523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.27

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