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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.14, 12,372.44 and 2,700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.14, 12,372.44 and 2,700.06 is: 4,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.14 : 12,372.44 = 2,700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.14/12,372.44 = 2,700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.14x = 12,372.44 × 2,700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.14x = 33,406,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,406,330.35/8,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.66

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