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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.56, 12,393.18 and 7,977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.56, 12,393.18 and 7,977.48 is: 11,946.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.56 : 12,393.18 = 7,977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.56/12,393.18 = 7,977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.56x = 12,393.18 × 7,977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.56x = 98,866,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,866,345.59/8,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.79

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