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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,318.68, 12,473.85 and 2,770.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,318.68, 12,473.85 and 2,770.07 is: 4,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,318.68 : 12,473.85 = 2,770.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,318.68/12,473.85 = 2,770.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,318.68x = 12,473.85 × 2,770.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,318.68x = 34,553,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,553,437.67/8,318.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.72

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