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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,337.39, 12,511.01 and 3,076.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,337.39, 12,511.01 and 3,076.08 is: 4,615.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,337.39 : 12,511.01 = 3,076.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,337.39/12,511.01 = 3,076.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,337.39x = 12,511.01 × 3,076.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,337.39x = 38,484,867.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,484,867.64/8,337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.94

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