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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.83, 12,480 and 2,773.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.83, 12,480 and 2,773.65 is: 4,159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.83 : 12,480 = 2,773.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.83/12,480 = 2,773.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.83x = 12,480 × 2,773.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.83x = 34,615,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,615,152/8,321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.56

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