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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.57, 12,511.94 and 2,496.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.57, 12,511.94 and 2,496.42 is: 3,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.57 : 12,511.94 = 2,496.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.57/12,511.94 = 2,496.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.57x = 12,511.94 × 2,496.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.57x = 31,235,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,235,044.77/8,340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.95

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