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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.13, 12,507.63 and 3,073.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.13, 12,507.63 and 3,073.82 is: 4,612.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.13 : 12,507.63 = 3,073.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.13/12,507.63 = 3,073.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.13x = 12,507.63 × 3,073.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.13x = 38,446,203.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,446,203.25/8,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.55

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