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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.84, 12,567.18 and 3,184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.84, 12,567.18 and 3,184.12 is: 4,776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.84 : 12,567.18 = 3,184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.84/12,567.18 = 3,184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.84x = 12,567.18 × 3,184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.84x = 40,015,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,015,409.18/8,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.34

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