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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,331.47, 12,497.19 and 3,336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,331.47, 12,497.19 and 3,336.09 is: 5,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,331.47 : 12,497.19 = 3,336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,331.47/12,497.19 = 3,336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,331.47x = 12,497.19 × 3,336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,331.47x = 41,691,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,691,691.21/8,331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.12

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