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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.52, 12,478.08 and 2,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.52, 12,478.08 and 2,775.30 is: 4,161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.52 : 12,478.08 = 2,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.52/12,478.08 = 2,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.52x = 12,478.08 × 2,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.52x = 34,630,415.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,630,415.42/8,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.05

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