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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.45, 12,371.98 and 2,700.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.45, 12,371.98 and 2,700.15 is: 4,050.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.45 : 12,371.98 = 2,700.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.45/12,371.98 = 2,700.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.45x = 12,371.98 × 2,700.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.45x = 33,406,195.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,406,195.05/8,246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.98

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