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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,331.11, 12,498.30 and 3,946.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,331.11, 12,498.30 and 3,946.19 is: 5,920.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,331.11 : 12,498.30 = 3,946.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,331.11/12,498.30 = 3,946.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,331.11x = 12,498.30 × 3,946.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,331.11x = 49,320,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,320,666.48/8,331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.06

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