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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,318.16, 12,477.47 and 2,771.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,318.16, 12,477.47 and 2,771.31 is: 4,157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,318.16 : 12,477.47 = 2,771.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,318.16/12,477.47 = 2,771.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,318.16x = 12,477.47 × 2,771.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,318.16x = 34,578,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,578,875.00/8,318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.03

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