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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.56, 12,480.68 and 2,477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.56, 12,480.68 and 2,477.22 is: 3,715.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.56 : 12,480.68 = 2,477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.56/12,480.68 = 2,477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.56x = 12,480.68 × 2,477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.56x = 30,917,390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,917,390.11/8,320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.78

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