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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.27, 12,474.34 and 2,076.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.27, 12,474.34 and 2,076.23 is: 3,114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.27 : 12,474.34 = 2,076.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.27/12,474.34 = 2,076.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.27x = 12,474.34 × 2,076.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.27x = 25,899,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,899,624.93/8,316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.33

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