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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,338.77, 12,508.83 and 2,495.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,338.77, 12,508.83 and 2,495.29 is: 3,743.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,338.77 : 12,508.83 = 2,495.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,338.77/12,508.83 = 2,495.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,338.77x = 12,508.83 × 2,495.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,338.77x = 31,213,158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,213,158.41/8,338.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.14

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