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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.44, 12,480.38 and 2,477.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.44, 12,480.38 and 2,477.08 is: 3,715.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.44 : 12,480.38 = 2,477.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.44/12,480.38 = 2,477.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.44x = 12,480.38 × 2,477.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.44x = 30,914,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,914,899.69/8,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.54

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