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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.70, 12,501.36 and 2,492.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.70, 12,501.36 and 2,492.19 is: 3,737.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.70 : 12,501.36 = 2,492.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.70/12,501.36 = 2,492.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.70x = 12,501.36 × 2,492.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.70x = 31,155,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,155,764.38/8,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.18

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