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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.77, 12,400.13 and 3,001.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.77, 12,400.13 and 3,001.77 is: 4,502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.77 : 12,400.13 = 3,001.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.77/12,400.13 = 3,001.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.77x = 12,400.13 × 3,001.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.77x = 37,222,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,222,323.22/8,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.64

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