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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.94, 12,479.99 and 2,773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.94, 12,479.99 and 2,773.70 is: 4,160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.94 : 12,479.99 = 2,773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.94/12,479.99 = 2,773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.94x = 12,479.99 × 2,773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.94x = 34,615,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,615,671.99/8,320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.07

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