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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.67, 12,483.15 and 2,775.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.67, 12,483.15 and 2,775.01 is: 4,162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.67 : 12,483.15 = 2,775.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.67/12,483.15 = 2,775.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.67x = 12,483.15 × 2,775.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.67x = 34,640,912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,640,912.24/8,321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.74

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