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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.44, 12,437.18 and 3,027.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.44, 12,437.18 and 3,027.77 is: 4,538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.44 : 12,437.18 = 3,027.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.44/12,437.18 = 3,027.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.44x = 12,437.18 × 3,027.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.44x = 37,656,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,656,920.49/8,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.93

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