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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.81, 12,486.56 and 2,777.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.81, 12,486.56 and 2,777.19 is: 4,166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.81 : 12,486.56 = 2,777.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.81/12,486.56 = 2,777.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.81x = 12,486.56 × 2,777.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.81x = 34,677,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,677,488.86/8,323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.06

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