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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.27, 12,465.63 and 2,768.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.27, 12,465.63 and 2,768.13 is: 4,149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.27 : 12,465.63 = 2,768.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.27/12,465.63 = 2,768.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.27x = 12,465.63 × 2,768.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.27x = 34,506,484.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,506,484.37/8,316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.27

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