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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.76, 12,252.78 and 5,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.76, 12,252.78 and 5,049.99 is: 7,566.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.76 : 12,252.78 = 5,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.76/12,252.78 = 5,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.76x = 12,252.78 × 5,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.76x = 61,876,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,876,416.47/8,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,566.43

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