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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.75, 12,477.18 and 2,473.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.75, 12,477.18 and 2,473.34 is: 3,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.75 : 12,477.18 = 2,473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.75/12,477.18 = 2,473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.75x = 12,477.18 × 2,473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.75x = 30,860,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,860,246.00/8,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.61

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