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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.10, 12,502.50 and 2,413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.10, 12,502.50 and 2,413.68 is: 3,620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.10 : 12,502.50 = 2,413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.10/12,502.50 = 2,413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.10x = 12,502.50 × 2,413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.10x = 30,177,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,177,034.20/8,336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.04

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