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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.60, 12,425.24 and 3,350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.60, 12,425.24 and 3,350.46 is: 5,029.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.60 : 12,425.24 = 3,350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.60/12,425.24 = 3,350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.60x = 12,425.24 × 3,350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.60x = 41,630,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,630,269.61/8,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.27

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