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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.61, 12,418.46 and 6,799.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.61, 12,418.46 and 6,799.33 is: 10,200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.61 : 12,418.46 = 6,799.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.61/12,418.46 = 6,799.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.61x = 12,418.46 × 6,799.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.61x = 84,437,207.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,437,207.63/8,277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.67

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