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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.70, 12,334.13 and 2,677.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.70, 12,334.13 and 2,677.01 is: 4,014.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.70 : 12,334.13 = 2,677.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.70/12,334.13 = 2,677.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.70x = 12,334.13 × 2,677.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.70x = 33,018,565.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,018,565.21/8,224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.56

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