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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.88, 12,559.62 and 3,187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.88, 12,559.62 and 3,187.48 is: 4,778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.88 : 12,559.62 = 3,187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.88/12,559.62 = 3,187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.88x = 12,559.62 × 3,187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.88x = 40,033,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,033,537.56/8,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.48

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