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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.95, 12,334.51 and 2,677.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.95, 12,334.51 and 2,677.26 is: 4,014.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.95 : 12,334.51 = 2,677.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.95/12,334.51 = 2,677.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.95x = 12,334.51 × 2,677.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.95x = 33,022,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,022,676.86/8,224.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.94

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