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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.03, 12,481.82 and 2,775.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.03, 12,481.82 and 2,775.42 is: 4,161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.03 : 12,481.82 = 2,775.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.03/12,481.82 = 2,775.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.03x = 12,481.82 × 2,775.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.03x = 34,642,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,642,278.99/8,324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.72

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