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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.32, 12,478.35 and 2,475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.32, 12,478.35 and 2,475.56 is: 3,712.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.32 : 12,478.35 = 2,475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.32/12,478.35 = 2,475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.32x = 12,478.35 × 2,475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.32x = 30,890,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,890,944.61/8,320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.71

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