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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.96, 12,371.13 and 2,700.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.96, 12,371.13 and 2,700.19 is: 4,050.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.96 : 12,371.13 = 2,700.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.96/12,371.13 = 2,700.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.96x = 12,371.13 × 2,700.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.96x = 33,404,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,404,347.39/8,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.50

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