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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.67, 12,509.93 and 3,075.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.67, 12,509.93 and 3,075.39 is: 4,614.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.67 : 12,509.93 = 3,075.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.67/12,509.93 = 3,075.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.67x = 12,509.93 × 3,075.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.67x = 38,472,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,472,898.25/8,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.90

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