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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.17, 12,012.80 and 3,077.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.17, 12,012.80 and 3,077.17 is: 4,616.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.17 : 12,012.80 = 3,077.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.17/12,012.80 = 3,077.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.17x = 12,012.80 × 3,077.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.17x = 36,965,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,965,427.78/8,007.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.54

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