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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.60, 12,501.75 and 2,413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.60, 12,501.75 and 2,413.18 is: 3,619.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.60 : 12,501.75 = 2,413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.60/12,501.75 = 2,413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.60x = 12,501.75 × 2,413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.60x = 30,168,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,168,973.07/8,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.29

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