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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.85, 12,479.90 and 2,773.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.85, 12,479.90 and 2,773.89 is: 4,159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.85 : 12,479.90 = 2,773.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.85/12,479.90 = 2,773.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.85x = 12,479.90 × 2,773.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.85x = 34,617,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,617,855.94/8,321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.88

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