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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,338.96, 12,506.58 and 2,494.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,338.96, 12,506.58 and 2,494.81 is: 3,741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,338.96 : 12,506.58 = 2,494.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,338.96/12,506.58 = 2,494.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,338.96x = 12,506.58 × 2,494.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,338.96x = 31,201,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,201,540.85/8,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.66

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