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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.33, 12,536.85 and 3,093.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.33, 12,536.85 and 3,093.75 is: 4,640.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.33 : 12,536.85 = 3,093.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.33/12,536.85 = 3,093.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.33x = 12,536.85 × 3,093.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.33x = 38,785,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,785,879.69/8,357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.94

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