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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.20, 12,473.33 and 2,767.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.20, 12,473.33 and 2,767.53 is: 4,151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.20 : 12,473.33 = 2,767.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.20/12,473.33 = 2,767.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.20x = 12,473.33 × 2,767.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.20x = 34,520,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,520,314.97/8,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.97

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