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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.82, 12,334.32 and 2,677.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.82, 12,334.32 and 2,677.13 is: 4,014.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.82 : 12,334.32 = 2,677.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.82/12,334.32 = 2,677.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.82x = 12,334.32 × 2,677.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.82x = 33,020,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,020,608.94/8,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.75

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