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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.67, 12,416.55 and 3,083.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.67, 12,416.55 and 3,083.50 is: 4,625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.67 : 12,416.55 = 3,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.67/12,416.55 = 3,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.67x = 12,416.55 × 3,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.67x = 38,286,431.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,286,431.93/8,277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.27

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