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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.42, 12,339.54 and 2,677.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.42, 12,339.54 and 2,677.19 is: 4,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.42 : 12,339.54 = 2,677.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.42/12,339.54 = 2,677.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.42x = 12,339.54 × 2,677.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.42x = 33,035,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,035,231.39/8,225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.24

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