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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.88, 12,496.56 and 2,406.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.88, 12,496.56 and 2,406.75 is: 3,610.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.88 : 12,496.56 = 2,406.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.88/12,496.56 = 2,406.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.88x = 12,496.56 × 2,406.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.88x = 30,076,083.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,076,083.75/8,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.63

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