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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,436.91, 12,661.70 and 3,177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,436.91, 12,661.70 and 3,177.11 is: 4,768.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,436.91 : 12,661.70 = 3,177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,436.91/12,661.70 = 3,177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,436.91x = 12,661.70 × 3,177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,436.91x = 40,227,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,227,613.69/8,436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,768.05

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