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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.48, 12,407.40 and 3,077.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.48, 12,407.40 and 3,077.52 is: 4,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.48 : 12,407.40 = 3,077.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.48/12,407.40 = 3,077.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.48x = 12,407.40 × 3,077.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.48x = 38,184,021.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,184,021.65/8,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.67

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