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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.33, 12,677.73 and 2,211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.33, 12,677.73 and 2,211.32 is: 3,317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.33 : 12,677.73 = 2,211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.33/12,677.73 = 2,211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.33x = 12,677.73 × 2,211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.33x = 28,034,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,034,454.51/8,451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.16

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