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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.07, 12,482.47 and 2,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.07, 12,482.47 and 2,777.04 is: 4,166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.07 : 12,482.47 = 2,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.07/12,482.47 = 2,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.07x = 12,482.47 × 2,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.07x = 34,664,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,664,311.55/8,320.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.35

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