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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.64, 12,373.40 and 2,700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.64, 12,373.40 and 2,700.96 is: 4,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.64 : 12,373.40 = 2,700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.64/12,373.40 = 2,700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.64x = 12,373.40 × 2,700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.64x = 33,420,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,420,058.46/8,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.08

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