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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.43, 12,476.70 and 2,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.43, 12,476.70 and 2,473.04 is: 3,710.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.43 : 12,476.70 = 2,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.43/12,476.70 = 2,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.43x = 12,476.70 × 2,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.43x = 30,855,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,855,378.17/8,316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.17

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