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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.60, 12,377.44 and 2,987.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.60, 12,377.44 and 2,987.26 is: 4,479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.60 : 12,377.44 = 2,987.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.60/12,377.44 = 2,987.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.60x = 12,377.44 × 2,987.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.60x = 36,974,631.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,974,631.41/8,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.82

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