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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.50, 12,472.06 and 2,768.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.50, 12,472.06 and 2,768.36 is: 4,151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.50 : 12,472.06 = 2,768.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.50/12,472.06 = 2,768.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.50x = 12,472.06 × 2,768.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.50x = 34,527,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,527,116.52/8,316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.64

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