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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,338.79, 12,507.89 and 2,495.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,338.79, 12,507.89 and 2,495.25 is: 3,742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,338.79 : 12,507.89 = 2,495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,338.79/12,507.89 = 2,495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,338.79x = 12,507.89 × 2,495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,338.79x = 31,210,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,210,300.05/8,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.78

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