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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.80, 12,496.80 and 3,067.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.80, 12,496.80 and 3,067.47 is: 4,599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.80 : 12,496.80 = 3,067.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.80/12,496.80 = 3,067.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.80x = 12,496.80 × 3,067.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.80x = 38,333,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,333,559.10/8,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.77

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