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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.96, 12,502.08 and 2,491.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.96, 12,502.08 and 2,491.81 is: 3,737.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.96 : 12,502.08 = 2,491.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.96/12,502.08 = 2,491.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.96x = 12,502.08 × 2,491.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.96x = 31,152,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,152,807.96/8,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.16

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