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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.16, 12,437.65 and 2,447.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.16, 12,437.65 and 2,447.77 is: 3,671.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.16 : 12,437.65 = 2,447.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.16/12,437.65 = 2,447.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.16x = 12,437.65 × 2,447.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.16x = 30,444,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,444,506.54/8,291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.92

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