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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.93, 12,503.34 and 2,793.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.93, 12,503.34 and 2,793.97 is: 4,187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.93 : 12,503.34 = 2,793.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.93/12,503.34 = 2,793.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.93x = 12,503.34 × 2,793.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.93x = 34,933,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,933,956.86/8,341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.75

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