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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,319.88, 12,480.22 and 2,476.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,319.88, 12,480.22 and 2,476.54 is: 3,714.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,319.88 : 12,480.22 = 2,476.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,319.88/12,480.22 = 2,476.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,319.88x = 12,480.22 × 2,476.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,319.88x = 30,907,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,907,701.64/8,319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.92

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