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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.99, 12,537.82 and 3,094.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.99, 12,537.82 and 3,094.41 is: 4,641.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.99 : 12,537.82 = 3,094.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.99/12,537.82 = 3,094.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.99x = 12,537.82 × 3,094.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.99x = 38,797,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,797,159.45/8,357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.92

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