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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.29, 12,502.63 and 2,491.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.29, 12,502.63 and 2,491.75 is: 3,737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.29 : 12,502.63 = 2,491.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.29/12,502.63 = 2,491.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.29x = 12,502.63 × 2,491.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.29x = 31,153,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,153,428.30/8,335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.53

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