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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.02, 12,477.42 and 2,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.02, 12,477.42 and 2,771.04 is: 4,157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.02 : 12,477.42 = 2,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.02/12,477.42 = 2,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.02x = 12,477.42 × 2,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.02x = 34,575,429.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,575,429.92/8,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.19

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