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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,318.04, 12,477.72 and 2,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,318.04, 12,477.72 and 2,475 is: 3,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,318.04 : 12,477.72 = 2,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,318.04/12,477.72 = 2,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,318.04x = 12,477.72 × 2,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,318.04x = 30,882,357
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,882,357/8,318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.70

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