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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.77, 12,479.81 and 2,774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.77, 12,479.81 and 2,774.16 is: 4,160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.77 : 12,479.81 = 2,774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.77/12,479.81 = 2,774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.77x = 12,479.81 × 2,774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.77x = 34,620,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,620,975.84/8,320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.79

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