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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.94, 12,183.77 and 2,577.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.94, 12,183.77 and 2,577.25 is: 3,864.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.94 : 12,183.77 = 2,577.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.94/12,183.77 = 2,577.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.94x = 12,183.77 × 2,577.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.94x = 31,400,628.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,400,628.41/8,124.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.72

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