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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.24, 12,259.36 and 3,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.24, 12,259.36 and 3,557 is: 5,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.24 : 12,259.36 = 3,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.24/12,259.36 = 3,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.24x = 12,259.36 × 3,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.24x = 43,606,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,606,543.52/8,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.67

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