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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.20, 12,474.60 and 2,767.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.20, 12,474.60 and 2,767.60 is: 4,152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.20 : 12,474.60 = 2,767.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.20/12,474.60 = 2,767.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.20x = 12,474.60 × 2,767.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.20x = 34,524,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,524,702.96/8,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.00

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