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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,331.08, 12,492.37 and 2,782.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,331.08, 12,492.37 and 2,782.43 is: 4,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,331.08 : 12,492.37 = 2,782.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,331.08/12,492.37 = 2,782.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,331.08x = 12,492.37 × 2,782.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,331.08x = 34,759,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,759,145.06/8,331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.23

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