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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.60, 12,498.75 and 2,411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.60, 12,498.75 and 2,411.18 is: 3,616.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.60 : 12,498.75 = 2,411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.60/12,498.75 = 2,411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.60x = 12,498.75 × 2,411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.60x = 30,136,736.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,136,736.03/8,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.29

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