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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,477.27, 12,714.44 and 2,237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,477.27, 12,714.44 and 2,237.34 is: 3,355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477.27 : 12,714.44 = 2,237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477.27/12,714.44 = 2,237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477.27x = 12,714.44 × 2,237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477.27x = 28,446,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,446,530.78/8,477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.63

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