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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.47, 12,416.33 and 2,037.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.47, 12,416.33 and 2,037.48 is: 3,056.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.47 : 12,416.33 = 2,037.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.47/12,416.33 = 2,037.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.47x = 12,416.33 × 2,037.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.47x = 25,298,016.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,298,016.07/8,277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.25

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