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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,337.70, 12,506.55 and 2,790.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,337.70, 12,506.55 and 2,790.01 is: 4,185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,337.70 : 12,506.55 = 2,790.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,337.70/12,506.55 = 2,790.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,337.70x = 12,506.55 × 2,790.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,337.70x = 34,893,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,893,399.57/8,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.02

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