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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.01, 12,415.41 and 2,037.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.01, 12,415.41 and 2,037.10 is: 3,055.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.01 : 12,415.41 = 2,037.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.01/12,415.41 = 2,037.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.01x = 12,415.41 × 2,037.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.01x = 25,291,431.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,291,431.71/8,277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.62

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