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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.96, 12,475.65 and 2,473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.96, 12,475.65 and 2,473.62 is: 3,710.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.96 : 12,475.65 = 2,473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.96/12,475.65 = 2,473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.96x = 12,475.65 × 2,473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.96x = 30,860,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,860,017.35/8,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.49

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