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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,334.42, 12,503.85 and 3,070.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,334.42, 12,503.85 and 3,070.09 is: 4,605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,334.42 : 12,503.85 = 3,070.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,334.42/12,503.85 = 3,070.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,334.42x = 12,503.85 × 3,070.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,334.42x = 38,387,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,387,944.85/8,334.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.95

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