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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.83, 12,495.78 and 2,783.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.83, 12,495.78 and 2,783.59 is: 4,175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.83 : 12,495.78 = 2,783.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.83/12,495.78 = 2,783.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.83x = 12,495.78 × 2,783.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.83x = 34,783,128.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,783,128.25/8,330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.23

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