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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.50, 12,476.80 and 2,473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.50, 12,476.80 and 2,473.08 is: 3,710.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.50 : 12,476.80 = 2,473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.50/12,476.80 = 2,473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.50x = 12,476.80 × 2,473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.50x = 30,856,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,856,124.54/8,316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.23

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