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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.89, 12,507.02 and 3,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.89, 12,507.02 and 3,406.92 is: 5,111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.89 : 12,507.02 = 3,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.89/12,507.02 = 3,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.89x = 12,507.02 × 3,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.89x = 42,610,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,610,399.54/8,336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.07

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