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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.56, 12,552.42 and 3,177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.56, 12,552.42 and 3,177.80 is: 4,764.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.56 : 12,552.42 = 3,177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.56/12,552.42 = 3,177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.56x = 12,552.42 × 3,177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.56x = 39,889,080.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,889,080.28/8,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.83

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