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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.33, 12,499.68 and 2,093.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.33, 12,499.68 and 2,093.39 is: 3,140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.33 : 12,499.68 = 2,093.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.33/12,499.68 = 2,093.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.33x = 12,499.68 × 2,093.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.33x = 26,166,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,166,705.12/8,333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.01

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