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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.24, 12,266.26 and 2,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.24, 12,266.26 and 2,334.72 is: 3,502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.24 : 12,266.26 = 2,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.24/12,266.26 = 2,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.24x = 12,266.26 × 2,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.24x = 28,638,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,638,282.55/8,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.19

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