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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,318.76, 12,475.10 and 2,771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,318.76, 12,475.10 and 2,771.08 is: 4,155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,318.76 : 12,475.10 = 2,771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,318.76/12,475.10 = 2,771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,318.76x = 12,475.10 × 2,771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,318.76x = 34,569,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,569,500.11/8,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.61

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