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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.49, 12,266.65 and 2,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.49, 12,266.65 and 2,334.96 is: 3,502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.49 : 12,266.65 = 2,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.49/12,266.65 = 2,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.49x = 12,266.65 × 2,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.49x = 28,642,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,642,125.41/8,177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.56

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