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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.19, 12,476.65 and 2,773.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.19, 12,476.65 and 2,773.16 is: 4,160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.19 : 12,476.65 = 2,773.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.19/12,476.65 = 2,773.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.19x = 12,476.65 × 2,773.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.19x = 34,599,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,599,746.71/8,316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.53

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