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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.33, 12,477.96 and 2,694.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.33, 12,477.96 and 2,694.99 is: 4,043.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.33 : 12,477.96 = 2,694.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.33/12,477.96 = 2,694.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.33x = 12,477.96 × 2,694.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.33x = 33,627,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,627,948.97/8,317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.12

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