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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.86, 12,503.79 and 2,492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.86, 12,503.79 and 2,492.28 is: 3,738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.86 : 12,503.79 = 2,492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.86/12,503.79 = 2,492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.86x = 12,503.79 × 2,492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.86x = 31,162,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,162,945.74/8,335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.42

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