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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.47, 12,498.69 and 3,337.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.47, 12,498.69 and 3,337.09 is: 5,005.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.47 : 12,498.69 = 3,337.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.47/12,498.69 = 3,337.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.47x = 12,498.69 × 3,337.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.47x = 41,709,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,709,253.41/8,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.63

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