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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.54, 12,425.15 and 3,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.54, 12,425.15 and 3,350.40 is: 5,029.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.54 : 12,425.15 = 3,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.54/12,425.15 = 3,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.54x = 12,425.15 × 3,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.54x = 41,629,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,629,222.56/8,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.18

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