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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.40, 12,496.40 and 2,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.40, 12,496.40 and 2,786.24 is: 4,178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.40 : 12,496.40 = 2,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.40/12,496.40 = 2,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.40x = 12,496.40 × 2,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.40x = 34,817,969.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,817,969.54/8,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.62

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