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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.33, 12,511.30 and 2,498.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.33, 12,511.30 and 2,498.85 is: 3,747.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.33 : 12,511.30 = 2,498.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.33/12,511.30 = 2,498.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.33x = 12,511.30 × 2,498.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.33x = 31,263,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,263,862.01/8,343.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.17

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