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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.78, 12,404.55 and 3,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.78, 12,404.55 and 3,075.14 is: 4,613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.78 : 12,404.55 = 3,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.78/12,404.55 = 3,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.78x = 12,404.55 × 3,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.78x = 38,145,727.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,145,727.89/8,267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.78

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