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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.26, 12,471.23 and 2,766.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.26, 12,471.23 and 2,766.02 is: 4,149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.26 : 12,471.23 = 2,766.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.26/12,471.23 = 2,766.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.26x = 12,471.23 × 2,766.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.26x = 34,495,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,495,616.16/8,313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.47

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