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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.28, 12,486.96 and 2,777.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.28, 12,486.96 and 2,777.40 is: 4,166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.28 : 12,486.96 = 2,777.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.28/12,486.96 = 2,777.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.28x = 12,486.96 × 2,777.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.28x = 34,681,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,681,282.70/8,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.28

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