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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.38, 12,369.82 and 2,700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.38, 12,369.82 and 2,700.60 is: 4,050.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.38 : 12,369.82 = 2,700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.38/12,369.82 = 2,700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.38x = 12,369.82 × 2,700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.38x = 33,405,935.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,405,935.89/8,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.49

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