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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.78, 12,486.21 and 2,776.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.78, 12,486.21 and 2,776.90 is: 4,165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.78 : 12,486.21 = 2,776.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.78/12,486.21 = 2,776.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.78x = 12,486.21 × 2,776.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.78x = 34,672,956.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,672,956.55/8,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.53

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