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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.04, 12,498.03 and 2,784.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.04, 12,498.03 and 2,784.11 is: 4,176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.04 : 12,498.03 = 2,784.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.04/12,498.03 = 2,784.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.04x = 12,498.03 × 2,784.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.04x = 34,795,890.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,795,890.30/8,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.16

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