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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,337.05, 12,507.06 and 2,790.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,337.05, 12,507.06 and 2,790.96 is: 4,186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,337.05 : 12,507.06 = 2,790.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,337.05/12,507.06 = 2,790.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,337.05x = 12,507.06 × 2,790.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,337.05x = 34,906,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,906,652.04/8,337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.93

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