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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.91, 12,483.50 and 2,477.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.91, 12,483.50 and 2,477.53 is: 3,716.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.91 : 12,483.50 = 2,477.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.91/12,483.50 = 2,477.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.91x = 12,483.50 × 2,477.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.91x = 30,928,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,928,245.76/8,320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.93

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