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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.95, 12,500.07 and 3,069.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.95, 12,500.07 and 3,069.63 is: 4,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.95 : 12,500.07 = 3,069.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.95/12,500.07 = 3,069.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.95x = 12,500.07 × 3,069.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.95x = 38,370,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,370,589.87/8,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.03

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