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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.88, 13,079.61 and 2,479.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.88, 13,079.61 and 2,479.91 is: 3,719.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.88 : 13,079.61 = 2,479.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.88/13,079.61 = 2,479.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.88x = 13,079.61 × 2,479.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.88x = 32,436,190.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,436,190.24/8,719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.80

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