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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,319.06, 12,477.16 and 2,771.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,319.06, 12,477.16 and 2,771.77 is: 4,157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,319.06 : 12,477.16 = 2,771.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,319.06/12,477.16 = 2,771.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,319.06x = 12,477.16 × 2,771.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,319.06x = 34,583,817.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,583,817.77/8,319.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.18

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