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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.04, 12,267.61 and 3,245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.04, 12,267.61 and 3,245.05 is: 4,868.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.04 : 12,267.61 = 3,245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.04/12,267.61 = 3,245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.04x = 12,267.61 × 3,245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.04x = 39,809,007.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,809,007.83/8,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.39

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