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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,338.44, 12,508.74 and 2,791.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,338.44, 12,508.74 and 2,791.56 is: 4,187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,338.44 : 12,508.74 = 2,791.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,338.44/12,508.74 = 2,791.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,338.44x = 12,508.74 × 2,791.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,338.44x = 34,918,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,918,898.23/8,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.70

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