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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.72, 12,503.76 and 2,492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.72, 12,503.76 and 2,492.44 is: 3,738.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.72 : 12,503.76 = 2,492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.72/12,503.76 = 2,492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.72x = 12,503.76 × 2,492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.72x = 31,164,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,164,871.57/8,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.71

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