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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.46, 12,502.50 and 2,491.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.46, 12,502.50 and 2,491.68 is: 3,736.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.46 : 12,502.50 = 2,491.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.46/12,502.50 = 2,491.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.46x = 12,502.50 × 2,491.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.46x = 31,152,229.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,152,229.20/8,336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.87

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