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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.19, 12,480.24 and 2,476.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.19, 12,480.24 and 2,476.79 is: 3,715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.19 : 12,480.24 = 2,476.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.19/12,480.24 = 2,476.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.19x = 12,480.24 × 2,476.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.19x = 30,910,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,910,871.23/8,320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.17

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