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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.73, 12,335.37 and 2,677.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.73, 12,335.37 and 2,677.73 is: 4,015.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.73 : 12,335.37 = 2,677.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.73/12,335.37 = 2,677.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.73x = 12,335.37 × 2,677.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.73x = 33,030,728.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,030,728.63/8,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.54

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