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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.36, 12,475.76 and 2,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.36, 12,475.76 and 2,474 is: 3,710.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.36 : 12,475.76 = 2,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.36/12,475.76 = 2,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.36x = 12,475.76 × 2,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.36x = 30,865,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,865,030.24/8,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.92

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