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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.64, 12,507.08 and 2,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.64, 12,507.08 and 2,493.24 is: 3,740.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.64 : 12,507.08 = 2,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.64/12,507.08 = 2,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.64x = 12,507.08 × 2,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.64x = 31,183,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,183,152.14/8,336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.49

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