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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.32, 12,502.32 and 2,490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.32, 12,502.32 and 2,490.16 is: 3,735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.32 : 12,502.32 = 2,490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.32/12,502.32 = 2,490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.32x = 12,502.32 × 2,490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.32x = 31,132,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,132,777.17/8,333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.94

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