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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.68, 12,371.57 and 2,700.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.68, 12,371.57 and 2,700.33 is: 4,051.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.68 : 12,371.57 = 2,700.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.68/12,371.57 = 2,700.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.68x = 12,371.57 × 2,700.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.68x = 33,407,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,407,321.62/8,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.00

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