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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.56, 12,475.14 and 2,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.56, 12,475.14 and 2,473.32 is: 3,709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.56 : 12,475.14 = 2,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.56/12,475.14 = 2,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.56x = 12,475.14 × 2,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.56x = 30,855,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,855,013.26/8,317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.62

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