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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.45, 12,414.96 and 3,346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.45, 12,414.96 and 3,346.98 is: 5,019.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.45 : 12,414.96 = 3,346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.45/12,414.96 = 3,346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.45x = 12,414.96 × 3,346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.45x = 41,552,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,552,622.82/8,277.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.98

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