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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.38, 12,367.59 and 2,702.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.38, 12,367.59 and 2,702.34 is: 4,053.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.38 : 12,367.59 = 2,702.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.38/12,367.59 = 2,702.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.38x = 12,367.59 × 2,702.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.38x = 33,421,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,421,433.16/8,245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.35

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