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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.44, 12,338.18 and 7,613.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.44, 12,338.18 and 7,613.13 is: 11,347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.44 : 12,338.18 = 7,613.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.44/12,338.18 = 7,613.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.44x = 12,338.18 × 7,613.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.44x = 93,932,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,932,176.51/8,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,347.98

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