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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,319.74, 12,479.44 and 2,773.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,319.74, 12,479.44 and 2,773.49 is: 4,160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,319.74 : 12,479.44 = 2,773.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,319.74/12,479.44 = 2,773.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,319.74x = 12,479.44 × 2,773.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,319.74x = 34,611,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,611,602.05/8,319.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.18

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