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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.88, 12,271.86 and 3,561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.88, 12,271.86 and 3,561.24 is: 5,344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.88 : 12,271.86 = 3,561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.88/12,271.86 = 3,561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.88x = 12,271.86 × 3,561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.88x = 43,703,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,703,038.71/8,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.05

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