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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.70, 12,503.55 and 3,402.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.70, 12,503.55 and 3,402.10 is: 5,103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.70 : 12,503.55 = 3,402.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.70/12,503.55 = 3,402.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.70x = 12,503.55 × 3,402.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.70x = 42,538,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,538,327.46/8,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.15

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