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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.84, 12,338.40 and 2,677.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.84, 12,338.40 and 2,677.12 is: 4,016.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.84 : 12,338.40 = 2,677.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.84/12,338.40 = 2,677.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.84x = 12,338.40 × 2,677.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.84x = 33,031,377.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,031,377.41/8,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.05

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