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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.28, 12,476.22 and 2,770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.28, 12,476.22 and 2,770.12 is: 4,155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.28 : 12,476.22 = 2,770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.28/12,476.22 = 2,770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.28x = 12,476.22 × 2,770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.28x = 34,560,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,560,626.55/8,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.78

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