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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.55, 12,339.06 and 2,677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.55, 12,339.06 and 2,677.44 is: 4,016.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.55 : 12,339.06 = 2,677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.55/12,339.06 = 2,677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.55x = 12,339.06 × 2,677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.55x = 33,037,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,037,092.81/8,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.40

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