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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.16, 12,505.28 and 3,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.16, 12,505.28 and 3,070.44 is: 4,606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.16 : 12,505.28 = 3,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.16/12,505.28 = 3,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.16x = 12,505.28 × 3,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.16x = 38,396,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,396,696.57/8,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.04

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