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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.06, 12,372.12 and 2,704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.06, 12,372.12 and 2,704.32 is: 4,056.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.06 : 12,372.12 = 2,704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.06/12,372.12 = 2,704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.06x = 12,372.12 × 2,704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.06x = 33,458,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,458,171.56/8,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.98

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