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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,331.84, 12,498.03 and 2,488.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,331.84, 12,498.03 and 2,488.77 is: 3,733.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,331.84 : 12,498.03 = 2,488.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,331.84/12,498.03 = 2,488.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,331.84x = 12,498.03 × 2,488.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,331.84x = 31,104,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104,722.12/8,331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.24

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