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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.44, 12,416.04 and 3,012.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.44, 12,416.04 and 3,012.44 is: 4,518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.44 : 12,416.04 = 3,012.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.44/12,416.04 = 3,012.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.44x = 12,416.04 × 3,012.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.44x = 37,402,575.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402,575.54/8,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.62

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