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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,318.76, 12,474.54 and 2,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,318.76, 12,474.54 and 2,473.80 is: 3,709.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,318.76 : 12,474.54 = 2,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,318.76/12,474.54 = 2,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,318.76x = 12,474.54 × 2,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,318.76x = 30,859,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,859,517.05/8,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.63

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