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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.05, 12,481.90 and 2,476.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.05, 12,481.90 and 2,476.51 is: 3,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.05 : 12,481.90 = 2,476.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.05/12,481.90 = 2,476.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.05x = 12,481.90 × 2,476.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.05x = 30,911,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,911,512.77/8,320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.30

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