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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.35, 12,482.15 and 2,775.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.35, 12,482.15 and 2,775.39 is: 4,162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.35 : 12,482.15 = 2,775.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.35/12,482.15 = 2,775.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.35x = 12,482.15 × 2,775.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.35x = 34,642,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,642,820.41/8,323.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.12

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