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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.92, 12,566.88 and 3,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.92, 12,566.88 and 3,187.44 is: 4,781.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.92 : 12,566.88 = 3,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.92/12,566.88 = 3,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.92x = 12,566.88 × 3,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.92x = 40,056,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,056,175.99/8,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.16

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