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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.52, 12,479.58 and 2,776.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.52, 12,479.58 and 2,776.30 is: 4,162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.52 : 12,479.58 = 2,776.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.52/12,479.58 = 2,776.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.52x = 12,479.58 × 2,776.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.52x = 34,647,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,647,057.95/8,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.55

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