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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.15, 12,503.76 and 2,792.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.15, 12,503.76 and 2,792.48 is: 4,189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.15 : 12,503.76 = 2,792.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.15/12,503.76 = 2,792.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.15x = 12,503.76 × 2,792.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.15x = 34,916,499.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,916,499.72/8,335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.07

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