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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.72, 12,495.90 and 3,138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.72, 12,495.90 and 3,138.04 is: 4,704.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.72 : 12,495.90 = 3,138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.72/12,495.90 = 3,138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.72x = 12,495.90 × 3,138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.72x = 39,212,634.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,212,634.04/8,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.17

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