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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,319.76, 12,477.46 and 2,772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,319.76, 12,477.46 and 2,772.88 is: 4,158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,319.76 : 12,477.46 = 2,772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,319.76/12,477.46 = 2,772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,319.76x = 12,477.46 × 2,772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,319.76x = 34,598,499.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,598,499.28/8,319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.59

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