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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,337.57, 12,506.79 and 2,494.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,337.57, 12,506.79 and 2,494.23 is: 3,741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,337.57 : 12,506.79 = 2,494.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,337.57/12,506.79 = 2,494.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,337.57x = 12,506.79 × 2,494.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,337.57x = 31,194,810.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,194,810.82/8,337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.48

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