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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.73, 12,340.26 and 2,677.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.73, 12,340.26 and 2,677.59 is: 4,016.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.73 : 12,340.26 = 2,677.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.73/12,340.26 = 2,677.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.73x = 12,340.26 × 2,677.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.73x = 33,042,156.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,042,156.77/8,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.93

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