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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.96, 12,503.58 and 2,492.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.96, 12,503.58 and 2,492.81 is: 3,738.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.96 : 12,503.58 = 2,492.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.96/12,503.58 = 2,492.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.96x = 12,503.58 × 2,492.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.96x = 31,169,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,169,049.26/8,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.66

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