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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.68, 12,475.14 and 2,769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.68, 12,475.14 and 2,769.72 is: 4,154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.68 : 12,475.14 = 2,769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.68/12,475.14 = 2,769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.68x = 12,475.14 × 2,769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.68x = 34,552,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552,644.76/8,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.12

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