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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,331.88, 12,498.80 and 2,785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,331.88, 12,498.80 and 2,785.96 is: 4,179.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,331.88 : 12,498.80 = 2,785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,331.88/12,498.80 = 2,785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,331.88x = 12,498.80 × 2,785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,331.88x = 34,821,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,821,156.85/8,331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.27

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