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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,328.45, 12,492.68 and 2,780.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,328.45, 12,492.68 and 2,780.76 is: 4,171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,328.45 : 12,492.68 = 2,780.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,328.45/12,492.68 = 2,780.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,328.45x = 12,492.68 × 2,780.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,328.45x = 34,739,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,739,130.93/8,328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.14

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