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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.96, 12,501.57 and 2,787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.96, 12,501.57 and 2,787.32 is: 4,181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.96 : 12,501.57 = 2,787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.96/12,501.57 = 2,787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.96x = 12,501.57 × 2,787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.96x = 34,845,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,845,876.09/8,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.19

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