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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.84, 12,486 and 2,777.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.84, 12,486 and 2,777.64 is: 4,165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.84 : 12,486 = 2,777.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.84/12,486 = 2,777.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.84x = 12,486 × 2,777.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.84x = 34,681,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,681,613.04/8,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.54

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