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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,331.42, 12,499.84 and 2,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,331.42, 12,499.84 and 2,488.08 is: 3,732.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,331.42 : 12,499.84 = 2,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,331.42/12,499.84 = 2,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,331.42x = 12,499.84 × 2,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,331.42x = 31,100,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,100,601.91/8,331.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.93

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