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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.74, 12,496.77 and 2,486.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.74, 12,496.77 and 2,486.35 is: 3,730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.74 : 12,496.77 = 2,486.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.74/12,496.77 = 2,486.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.74x = 12,496.77 × 2,486.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.74x = 31,071,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,071,281.61/8,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.16

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