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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,337.69, 12,501.92 and 3,410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,337.69, 12,501.92 and 3,410.79 is: 5,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,337.69 : 12,501.92 = 3,410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,337.69/12,501.92 = 3,410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,337.69x = 12,501.92 × 3,410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,337.69x = 42,641,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,641,423.72/8,337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.30

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