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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.53, 12,484.71 and 2,776.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.53, 12,484.71 and 2,776.25 is: 4,164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.53 : 12,484.71 = 2,776.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.53/12,484.71 = 2,776.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.53x = 12,484.71 × 2,776.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.53x = 34,660,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,660,707.35/8,322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.69

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