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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.08, 12,484.49 and 2,776.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.08, 12,484.49 and 2,776.46 is: 4,163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.08 : 12,484.49 = 2,776.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.08/12,484.49 = 2,776.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.08x = 12,484.49 × 2,776.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.08x = 34,662,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,662,610.80/8,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.14

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