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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.33, 12,470.13 and 2,766.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.33, 12,470.13 and 2,766.95 is: 4,149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.33 : 12,470.13 = 2,766.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.33/12,470.13 = 2,766.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.33x = 12,470.13 × 2,766.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.33x = 34,504,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,504,226.20/8,314.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.97

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