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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.71, 12,508.94 and 2,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.71, 12,508.94 and 2,496.96 is: 3,744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.71 : 12,508.94 = 2,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.71/12,508.94 = 2,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.71x = 12,508.94 × 2,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.71x = 31,234,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,234,310.34/8,341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.35

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