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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.93, 12,504.68 and 2,493.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.93, 12,504.68 and 2,493.53 is: 3,740.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.93 : 12,504.68 = 2,493.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.93/12,504.68 = 2,493.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.93x = 12,504.68 × 2,493.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.93x = 31,180,846.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,180,846.31/8,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.09

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