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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.36, 12,334.82 and 2,677.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.36, 12,334.82 and 2,677.35 is: 4,014.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.36 : 12,334.82 = 2,677.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.36/12,334.82 = 2,677.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.36x = 12,334.82 × 2,677.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.36x = 33,024,616.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,024,616.94/8,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.98

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