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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,318.44, 12,473.47 and 2,769.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,318.44, 12,473.47 and 2,769.81 is: 4,153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,318.44 : 12,473.47 = 2,769.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,318.44/12,473.47 = 2,769.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,318.44x = 12,473.47 × 2,769.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,318.44x = 34,549,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,549,141.94/8,318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.32

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