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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.46, 12,502.83 and 2,492.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.46, 12,502.83 and 2,492.31 is: 3,737.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.46 : 12,502.83 = 2,492.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.46/12,502.83 = 2,492.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.46x = 12,502.83 × 2,492.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.46x = 31,160,928.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,160,928.24/8,336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.91

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