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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.98, 12,416.96 and 3,347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.98, 12,416.96 and 3,347.58 is: 5,021.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.98 : 12,416.96 = 3,347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.98/12,416.96 = 3,347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.98x = 12,416.96 × 3,347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.98x = 41,566,766.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,566,766.96/8,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.37

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