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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.13, 12,476.19 and 2,769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.13, 12,476.19 and 2,769.52 is: 4,154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.13 : 12,476.19 = 2,769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.13/12,476.19 = 2,769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.13x = 12,476.19 × 2,769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.13x = 34,553,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,553,057.73/8,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.94

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