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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.04, 12,499.53 and 2,785.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.04, 12,499.53 and 2,785.11 is: 4,177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.04 : 12,499.53 = 2,785.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.04/12,499.53 = 2,785.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.04x = 12,499.53 × 2,785.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.04x = 34,812,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,812,566.00/8,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.65

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