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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.96, 12,507.36 and 2,494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.96, 12,507.36 and 2,494.16 is: 3,741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.96 : 12,507.36 = 2,494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.96/12,507.36 = 2,494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.96x = 12,507.36 × 2,494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.96x = 31,195,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,195,357.02/8,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.81

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