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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.34, 12,502.68 and 2,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.34, 12,502.68 and 2,095.40 is: 3,143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.34 : 12,502.68 = 2,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.34/12,502.68 = 2,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.34x = 12,502.68 × 2,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.34x = 26,198,115.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,198,115.67/8,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.02

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