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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.33, 12,566.81 and 2,137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.33, 12,566.81 and 2,137.39 is: 3,206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.33 : 12,566.81 = 2,137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.33/12,566.81 = 2,137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.33x = 12,566.81 × 2,137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.33x = 26,860,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,860,174.03/8,377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.29

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