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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.88, 12,482.28 and 2,774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.88, 12,482.28 and 2,774.96 is: 4,162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.88 : 12,482.28 = 2,774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.88/12,482.28 = 2,774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.88x = 12,482.28 × 2,774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.88x = 34,637,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,637,827.71/8,320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.76

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