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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,532.08, 12,798.72 and 2,984.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,532.08, 12,798.72 and 2,984.79 is: 4,477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,532.08 : 12,798.72 = 2,984.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,532.08/12,798.72 = 2,984.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,532.08x = 12,798.72 × 2,984.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,532.08x = 38,201,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,201,491.47/8,532.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.40

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